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Aristotle

Verb / ˈerʌˌstɑ:tʌl / Another word for aristotle — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Aristotle was a famous Greek philosopher who lived more than 2,000 years ago. He studied a wide range of subjects, including biology, physics, ethics, and politics.

Synonyms & similar words

aristotle philosopher thinker scholar intellectual academic savant expert authority master guru mentor guide teacher preceptor tutor professor lecturer educator pedagogue

Synonyms by register

Formal

philosopher thinker sage intellectual

Literary

the Stagirite the Peripatetic

Antonyms

commoner plebeian peasant laborer worker underclass layman

Common collocations

  • Aristotle's ethics
  • Aristotle's philosophy
  • Aristotle's logic
  • Aristotle's politics
  • Aristotle's Poetics
  • Aristotle's metaphysics
  • Aristotle's influence

Word family

noun Aristotle
adjective Aristotelian

Usage note

Aristotle is a proper noun referring to the ancient Greek philosopher. It is not typically used as a common noun with synonyms, except in specific contexts referring to his followers or philosophical school (e.g., 'Aristotelian').

Example sentences

  1. Aristotle believed that everything in the world was made up of four elements: earth, air, fire, and water.
  2. Aristotle taught Alexander the Great when he was a young prince.
  3. Aristotle's ideas about the nature of the universe were very different from those of his contemporaries.
  4. Many people still read Aristotle's works today to learn about ancient Greek philosophy.
  5. Aristotle's ideas about politics and government are still debated and discussed today.

Quotes

  • The whole is more than the sum of its parts. - Aristotle
  • We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. - Aristotle
  • Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work. - Aristotle

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