(ˈ)pa|rüzeə, pəˈr-, -üsēə, -üzh(ē)ə, -üsh(ē)ə noun
Etymology: Greek, literally, presence, from para- para- (I) + ousia substance, being (after pareinai to be present, from para- para- (I) + einai to be) — more at ousia , is
1. usually capitalized : advent 2b
2. : the presence of a Platonic idea in something