PLATONIC


Meaning of PLATONIC in English

[ plə'tɒnɪk ]

■ adjective

1》 of or associated with the Greek philosopher Plato or his ideas.

2》 ( platonic ) (of love or friendship) intimate and affectionate but not sexual.

Derivatives

platonically adverb

Origin

C16: via L. from Gk Platōnikos , from Platōn 'Plato'.

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