Platonize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Platonize is a verb meaning (transitive) To explain by, or accommodate to, the Platonic philosophy.
Meaning
(transitive) To explain by, or accommodate to, the Platonic philosophy.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To adopt the opinion of Plato or his followers.
Example Sentences
Either Plato philonized, or Philo platonized
He platonizes , after the manner of Origen , in some parts of his writings ; yet he is cited by Athanasius as a witness of the Son's consubstantiality with the Father
Word Forms
- platonizes
- platonizing
- platonized
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include platonise, metaphysicize, philosophize, logicalize, platinize, intellectualize.
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