I. ə̇m|pedə|klēən, em-|, ˌemˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Empedocles, 5th century B.C. Greek philosopher and statesman + English -an
: of, relating to, or befitting the philosopher Empedocles or his philosophy according to which change takes place through the uniting and dividing forces of love and hate upon the elements earth, air, fire, and water
II. noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
: one whose philosophy is Empedoclean