Aristotelian

adjective Ar·is·to·te·lian \ˌa-rə-stə-ˈtēl-yən\

Definition of ARISTOTELIAN

: of or relating to the Greek philosopher Aristotle or his philosophy

— Aristotelian noun

— Ar·is·to·te·lian·ism \-yə-ˌni-zəm\ noun

Ar·is·to·te·lian also Ar·is·to·te·lean \ˌa-rə-stə-ˈtēl-yən\

Latin Aristoteles Aristotle, from Greek Aristotelēs

First Known Use: 1581

Next Word in the Dictionary: Aristotelian logicPrevious Word in the Dictionary: aristopediaAll Words Near: Aristotelian

What made you want to look up Aristotelian? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears