φύσις
physis
Basic Gloss
physis is a Greek word meaning "growth (by germination or expansion), i.e. (by implication) natural production (lineal descent)", encompassing ideas like kind, nature.
growth (by germination or expansion), i.e. (by implication) natural production (lineal descent); by extension, a genus or sort; figuratively, native disposition, constitution or usage
The Greek word physis means "growth (by germination or expansion), i.e. (by implication) natural production (lineal descent); by extension, a genus or sort; figuratively, native disposition, constitution or usage," encompassing related ideas including kind, nature.
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Word DNA
Origin
This word acts as a root form.
Meaning Layers
This word carries distinct senses across different contexts.
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