Associations to the word «Entelechy»

Wiktionary

ENTELECHY, noun. (Aristotelian philosophy) The complete realisation and final form of some potential concept or function; the conditions under which a potential thing becomes actualized.
ENTELECHY, noun. A particular type of motivation, need for self-determination, and inner strength directing life and growth to become all one is capable of being; the need to actualize one's beliefs; having a personal vision and being able to actualize that vision from within.
ENTELECHY, noun. Something complex that emerges when a large number of simple objects are put together.

Dictionary definition

ENTELECHY, noun. (Aristotle) the state of something that is fully realized; actuality as opposed to potentiality.

Wise words

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