aristotle
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/ˈærɪˌstɒtəl/
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/ˈærɪstɒtəl/
(Aristotle)
Greek philosopher
Etymology
'Aristotle' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'Ἀριστοτέλης' (Aristotélēs), where 'aristos' meant 'best' and 'télos' (telos) meant 'end' or 'purpose'.
'Aristotélēs' passed into Latin as 'Aristoteles' and later into English (Middle English) as 'Aristotle', becoming the modern English proper name.
The original Greek components conveyed the sense 'best end' or 'best purpose'; over time the form became used primarily as a personal name and now denotes the historic philosopher rather than the literal component meaning.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an ancient Greek philosopher (384–322 BC), student of Plato, teacher of Alexander the Great, and founder of the Peripatetic school; a major figure in Western philosophy and science.
aristotle's writings influenced later Western philosophy for centuries.
Synonyms
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