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pla·ton·ic
I. \pləˈtänik, plāˈ-, -nēk\ adjective
Etymology: Latin platonicus, from Greek platōnikos from Platōn Plato died 347 B.C. Greek philosopher + -ikos -ic
1. usually capitalized : of or relating to the philosopher Plato or Platonism; specifically : being in accordance with or in the manner of Plato and his works
2.
a. often capitalized
(1) : constituting or relating to subsistent, transcendent, or eternal ideas (as Platonic forms)
< platonic entities >
(2) : constituted by such ideas or forms
< a platonic heaven >
b. sometimes capitalized
(1) : involving, founded on, or being in harmony with platonic love
< a platonic relationship >
(2) : experiencing or professing platonic love
c. sometimes capitalized : of a theoretical, nominal, or academic nature : devoid of substantiality
< if the majority has only a platonic belief in it, the law will break down — Walter Lippmann >
< purely platonic protestations >
II. noun
(-s)
1. usually capitalized, archaic : a follower of Plato : platonist
2. often capitalized : emotion or behavior of a platonic lover — usually used in plural |