entelechy

Betekenis (Engels)

1. The complete realisation and final form of some potential concept or function; the conditions under which a potential thing becomes actualized.
2. (specifically) The complete realisation and final form of some potential concept or function; the conditions under which a potential thing becomes actualized.
3. A particular type of motivation, need for self-determination, and inner strength directing life and growth to become all one is capable of being; the need to actualize one's beliefs; having both a personal vision and the ability to actualize that vision from within.

Concepten

entelechie

Synoniemen

actuality

fact

reality

real world

Vertalingen

entelequia

entéléchie

entelechia

bireysel olgunluğa erişme

entelèquia

entelekya

Entelechie

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

/ɛnˈtɛləki/

Etymologie (Engels)

From Late Latin entelechia, from Ancient Greek ἐντελέχεια (entelékheia), coined by Aristotle from ἐντελής (entelḗs, “complete, finished, perfect”) (from τέλος (télos, “end, fruition, accomplishment”)) + ἔχω (ékhō, “to have”).