entelechy

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun (Aristotle) the state of something that is fully realized; actuality as opposed to potentiality

Etymology

From Late Latin entelechia, from Ancient Greek ἐντελέχεια (entelékheia), coined by Aristotle from ἐντελής (entelḗs, “complete, finished, perfect”) (from τέλος (télos, “end, fruition, accomplishment”)) + ἔχω (ékhō, “to have”).

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