hy·lo·zo·ism
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Definition of hylozoism
: a doctrine held especially by early Greek philosophers that all matter has life
Other Words from hylozoism
hylozoist
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ˌhī-lə-ˈzō-ist
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noun
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noun
hylozoistic
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ˌhī-lə-zō-ˈi-stik
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adjective
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adjective
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“Hylozoism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hylozoism. Accessed 5 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of hylozoism was in 1678
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