platonic

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. adjective of or relating to or characteristic of Plato or his philosophy
  2. adjective free from physical desire

Etymology

Variant of Platonic, which see. The sense “non-sexual” dates to the 17th century in English, and to the 15th century in Latin; see platonic love for details.

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