thalesian

/θæliːziːən/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of Thales of Miletus, a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher.

“The Thalesian concept of water as the fundamental element of the universe remains influential to this day.”

2. noun

a follower or adherent of Thales of Miletus.

“The Thalesian philosophers gathered at the agora to discuss the nature of reality.”

Synonyms

  • ancient
  • pre-socratic

Antonyms

  • modern
  • post-secular