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Aristotle
A-rih-sto-tuhl
Aristotle (name) means a male given name, most famously borne by the ancient Greek philosopher (384-322 BCE) who was a student of Plato and tutor to Alexander the Great. Example: “Aristotle's writings on logic and ethics shaped Western philosophy for centuries.”
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A male given name, most famously borne by the ancient Greek philosopher (384-322 BCE) who was a student of Plato and tutor to Alexander the Great.
"Aristotle's writings on logic and ethics shaped Western philosophy for centuries."
How to use Aristotle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBest known as the name of the classical Greek philosopher.
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- aristotles
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Etymology
From Greek Aristoteles.
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What does “Aristotle” mean?
The word “Aristotle” means a male given name, most famously borne by the ancient Greek philosopher (384-322 BCE) who was a student of Plato and tutor to Alexander the Great. In plain terms, best known as the name of the classical Greek philosopher.
How do you pronounce “Aristotle”?
“Aristotle” is pronounced A-rih-sto-tuhl (/ˈæɹɪˌstɑtəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Aristotle” in a sentence?
Here is “Aristotle” used in a sentence: “Aristotle's writings on logic and ethics shaped Western philosophy for centuries.”
What part of speech is “Aristotle”?
“Aristotle” is a name.
Where does the word “Aristotle” come from?
The word “Aristotle” comes from Greek.
Is “Aristotle” a common word?
“Aristotle” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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