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Definition of aristotle

aristotle

/ˈær.əˌstɑː.təl/
Ar · is · tot · le
Adjective:Aristotelian
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• noun

1

An ancient Greek philosopher and polymath (384–322 BCE), a student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great, whose extensive writings on logic, metaphysics, ethics, politics, and natural science profoundly shaped Western thought.

Example

"Students in the introductory philosophy seminar spent the semester comparing the ethical frameworks of Plato and Aristotle."

• Nearby Words

aristocratic
aristocratically
aristocraticness
aristotle
arithmetic
arithmetical
arithmetically

Word Origin & Etymology

From the Ancient Greek personal name Aristoteles, compounded from aristos ('best') and telos ('purpose, fulfillment, or goal').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aristotle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aristotle
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