Animalities

/ˌænɪˈmælɪtiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of animality; multiple instances or aspects of animal nature or the state of being animal.

Etymology

From 'animality' plus the plural suffix '-ies,' maintaining the philosophical terminology about animal states and natures.

Kelly Says

Philosophers discussing multiple 'animalities' were acknowledging that animals have different natures—birds animate differently than fish, and each expresses its own form of animal being.

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