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PLATONIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does Platonic mean?
• PLATONIC (adjective)
The adjective PLATONIC has 2 senses:
1. of or relating to or characteristic of Plato or his philosophy
Familiarity information: PLATONIC used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to or characteristic of Plato or his philosophy
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Context example:
Platonic dialogues
Pertainym:
Plato (ancient Athenian philosopher; pupil of Socrates; teacher of Aristotle (428-347 BC))
Derivation:
Plato (ancient Athenian philosopher; pupil of Socrates; teacher of Aristotle (428-347 BC))
Sense 2
Meaning:
Free from physical desire
Context example:
platonic love
Similar:
passionless (not passionate)
Context examples
The eleventh house, lit up by this new moon for you, often reflects a community of people—those you care about in a platonic way and vice versa—who will cheer you on because they love your contribution to the world.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
The truth was that Jay Gatsby, of West Egg, Long Island, sprang from his Platonic conception of himself.
(The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald)
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