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Entelechy Definition & Meaning

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

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What does entelechy mean?
(Aristotle) the state of something that is fully realized; actuality as opposed to potentiality
What part of speech is entelechy?
Entelechy is a noun.

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