What does entelechy mean?
Definitions for entelechy
ɛnˈtɛl ə kien·t·elechy
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Princeton's WordNet
entelechynoun
(Aristotle) the state of something that is fully realized; actuality as opposed to potentiality
Wiktionary
entelechynoun
The complete realisation and final form of some potential concept or function; the conditions under which a potential thing becomes actualised.
entelechynoun
A particular type of motivation, need for self-determination, and inner strength directing life and growth to become all one is capable of being. It is the need to actualize one's beliefs. It is having a personal vision and being able to actualize that vision from within.
entelechynoun
Something complex that emerges when you put a large number of simple objects together.
Etymology: From entelechia, from ἐντελέχεια, coined by Aristotle from ἐντελής (from τέλος) + ἔχω
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entelechy
Entelechy refers to the realization of potentiality; the supposed vital principle that guides the growth and development of an organism or other system or organization. In philosophy, especially that of Aristotle, it is the condition of a thing whose essence is fully realized.
Webster Dictionary
Entelechynoun
an actuality; a conception completely actualized, in distinction from mere potential existence
Etymology: [L. entelechia, Gr. , prob. fr. to be complete; + completion, end + to have or hold.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Entelechy
en-tel′ek-i, n. (phil.) actuality: distinctness of realised existence. [Gr. entelecheia—en, in, telos, perfection, echein, to have.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of entelechy in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of entelechy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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