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entelechy

Syllabification: (en·tel·e·chy)
Pronunciation: /enˈteləkē/

Definition of entelechy

noun (plural entelechies)

Philosophy
  • the realization of potential.
  • the supposed vital principle that guides the development and functioning of an organism or other system or organization.
  • Philosophy the soul.

Origin:

late Middle English: via late Latin from Greek entelekheia (used by Aristotle), from en- 'within' + telos 'end, perfection' + ekhein 'be in a certain state'

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