hylomorphism
[ hahy-luh-mawr-fiz-uh m ]
/ ˌhaɪ ləˈmɔr fɪz əm /
noun Philosophy.
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.
OTHER WORDS FROM hylomorphism
hy·lo·mor·phist, nounWords nearby hylomorphism
hying,
hyksos,
hyla,
hylo-,
hylomorphic,
hylomorphism,
hylophagous,
hylotheism,
hylotropic,
hylozoism,
hyman
British Dictionary definitions for hylomorphism
hylomorphism
/ (ˌhaɪləˈmɔːfɪzəm) /
noun
the philosophical doctrine that identifies matter with the first cause of the universe