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Empedoclean
Definition of Empedoclean
: of, relating to, or befitting the philosopher Empedocles or his philosophy according to which change takes place through the uniting and dividing forces of love and hate upon the elements earth, air, fire, and water
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Origin and Etymology of empedoclean
Empedocles, 5th century b.c. Greek philosopher and statesman + English -an
Empedoclean
Definition of Empedoclean
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: one whose philosophy is Empedoclean
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