hylomorphism

 
Pronunciation: /ˌhʌɪlə(ʊ)ˈmɔːfɪz(ə)m/

noun

[mass noun] Philosophy
  • the doctrine that physical objects result from the combination of matter and form.

Derivatives

hylomorphic

adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: from hylo- 'matter' + Greek morphē 'form'