entelechy
entelechy
[ɛnˈtɛləki, ɪn-]
(pl. -ies)
[ɛnˈtɛləki, ɪn-]
(pl. -ies)
- [mass noun](Philosophy)the realization of potential
(哲)隐德来希，（潜能的）实现
■the supposed vital principle that guides the development and functioning of an organism or other system or organization
生命的原理
■[count noun](Philosophy)the soul
(哲)灵魂，心灵
- late Middle English: via late Latin from Greek entelekheia (used by Aristotle), from en- 'within' + telos 'end, perfection' + ekhein 'be in a certain state'
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