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Platonic Definition & Meaning

platonic
adjective
  1. of or relating to or characteristic of Plato or his philosophy; "Platonic dialogues"
  2. free from physical desire; "platonic love"

"Platonic" in song lyrics

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  • "What kinda dude would actually wanna remain platonic?"
    Dan-e-o — Foxy Lady
  • "strictly platonic"
    AOL — AOL
  • "connecting my bluetooth platonic"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does platonic mean?
of or relating to or characteristic of Plato or his philosophy; "Platonic dialogues" free from physical desire; "platonic love"
What part of speech is platonic?
Platonic is an adjective.
How many definitions does platonic have?
Platonic has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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