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Hylomorphism — This article is about the concept of hylomorphism in Aristotelian philosophy. For the concept in computer science, see Hylomorphism (computer science). Part of a series on … Wikipedia
hylomorphism — hylomorphist, n. /huy leuh mawr fiz euhm/, n. Philos. the theory that every physical object is composed of two principles, an unchanging prime matter and a form deprived of actuality with every substantial change of the object. [1885 90; HYLO +… … Universalium
Hylomorphism (computer science) — In computer science, and in particular functional programming, a hylomorphism is a recursive function, corresponding to the composition of an anamorphism (which first builds a set of results; also known as unfolding ) and a catamorphism (which… … Wikipedia
hylomorphism — The doctrine that every thing is a combination of matter (materia prima ) and form. The doctrine was asserted by Aquinas, who possibly erroneously believed it to be Aristotelian, and was developed in increasingly subtle and confident ways in late … Philosophy dictionary
hylomorphism — belief that matter is cause of the universe Philosophical Isms … Phrontistery dictionary
hylomorphism — n. (Philosophy) theory that every physical object is made up of two principles which are matter (that is only potential) and form (that makes the object a reality) … English contemporary dictionary
hylomorphism — [ˌhʌɪlə(ʊ) mɔ:fɪz(ə)m] noun Philosophy the doctrine that matter is the first cause of the universe and that physical objects result from the combination of matter and form. Derivatives hylomorphic adjective Origin C19: from hylo + Gk morphē form … English new terms dictionary
hylomorphism — hy·lo·mor·phism … English syllables
hylomorphism — Гилеморфизм … Вестминстерский словарь теологических терминов
hylomorphism — This word (from the Greek hylē, meaning wood or matter, and morphē, meaning form ) refers to thescholastic teaching that explains reality in terms of matter and form … Glossary of theological terms
