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Pla⋅to⋅nize

[pleyt-n-ahyz] verb, -nized, -niz⋅ing.
–verb (used without object)
1. to follow or adopt the doctrines of Plato.
2. to think or reason in the manner of Plato.
–verb (used with object)
3. to give a Platonic character to.
4. to explain in accordance with Platonic principles.
Also, especially British, Pla⋅to⋅nise.


Origin:
1600–10; < Gk platōnízein. See Platonic, -ize


Pla⋅to⋅ni⋅za⋅tion, noun
Pla⋅to⋅niz⋅er, noun
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