[ˌɛliˈætɪzəm]

Definitions

1. noun

A philosophical theory developed by Eleatic philosophers, especially Parmenides and his followers, emphasizing the concept of changelessness and the reality of being.

“The ancient Greek philosopher’s views on changelessness were a key component of his eleaticism, which influenced many later philosophers.”

2. noun

A doctrine or attitude that emphasizes or is based on the concept of changelessness or the reality of being.

“The artist’s eleaticism in her sculpture reflected a philosophical commitment to permanence and timelessness.”