πνεύμα — meaning in English

English meaning

• mind noun The part of a person responsible for thought, awareness, memory, and reasoning.
• spirit noun The non-physical part of a person believed to hold their character, emotions, or soul.
• sprite noun A small supernatural being, such as an elf or fairy, in folklore.

Senses

πνεύμα is used for these senses in English:

• mind (philosophy) The non-material substance or set of processes in which consciousness, perception, affectivity, judgement, thinking, and will are based.
• sprite A spirit; a soul; a shade.

mind — full definition

1. noun The part of a person responsible for thought, awareness, memory, and reasoning.
2. noun An opinion, intention, or attitude.
3. verb To be bothered by or object to something.
4. verb To look after or take care of someone or something briefly.
5. verb To be careful about something, or to pay attention to it.

spirit — full definition

1. noun The non-physical part of a person believed to hold their character, emotions, or soul.
2. noun A supernatural being, such as a ghost.
3. noun Enthusiasm, energy, or courage.
4. noun A strong distilled alcoholic drink; in the plural, distilled liquor generally.
5. noun The true intention or meaning behind a rule or statement, as opposed to its literal wording.

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