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Eleatic

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌɛliˈætɪk/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Of or relating to a certain school in Elea of Ancient Greek philosophers who taught that reality is stable and unchanging and that real knowledge comes from reason rather than senses.

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A philosopher of the Eleatic school.

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History

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Eleāticus, from Ancient Greek ’Ελεατικός (’Eleatikós), from Ἐλέα (Eléa, “Elea, Velia”).

Across languages

Translations

11 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: eleàtic — of the philosophical school in Elea
  • French: éléatique — of the philosophical school in Elea
  • German: eleatisch — of the philosophical school in Elea
  • Italian: eleatico — of the philosophical school in Elea
  • Swedish: eleatisk — of the philosophical school in Elea
  • Catalan: eleata — philosopher of the Eleatic school
  • French: éléate — philosopher of the Eleatic school
  • German: Eleate — philosopher of the Eleatic school
  • Italian: eleate — philosopher of the Eleatic school
  • Spanish: eleata — philosopher of the Eleatic school
  • Swedish: eleat — philosopher of the Eleatic school