Heautomorphism

/ˌhjuːtəˈmɔːrfɪzəm/ noun

Definition

A philosophical or psychological concept referring to transformation or change related to self or the self-identical; possibly self-transformation.

Etymology

From Greek 'hautós' (same, self) plus 'morphé' (form) plus '-ism' (system or doctrine). This is a rare philosophical term combining self-reference with transformation concepts.

Kelly Says

Terms combining 'hauto-' (self) with '-morphism' (transformation) create philosophical vocabulary for discussing identity and change—whether something stays itself while changing. These rare words let philosophers discuss paradoxes precisely.

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