PLATONIZE


Meaning of PLATONIZE in English

— Platonization , n. — Platonizer , n.

/playt"n uyz'/ , v. , Platonized, Platonizing .

v.i.

1. to follow or adopt the doctrines of Plato.

2. to think or reason in the manner of Plato.

v.t.

3. to give a Platonic character to.

4. to explain in accordance with Platonic principles.

Also, esp. Brit., Platonise .

[ 1600-10; platonízein. See PLATONIC, -IZE ]

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