Where does “hylomorphism” come from?

hylomorphism (English) comes from English hylo-, from Ancient Greek πάσχω, from Proto-Indo-European bʰendʰ- — to bind; bond.

hylomorphism (English): The doctrine that every physical substance is the...

Definitions

  1. The doctrine that every physical substance is the...

Ancestry of “hylomorphism”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Englishhylo-matter; wood
2Ancient Greekπάσχωto undergo, experience; have someone do something...
3Proto-Indo-Europeanbʰendʰ-to bind; bond
Every word from Proto-Indo-European bʰendʰ- →Every word from Ancient Greek πάσχω →Every word from English hylo- →