Heraclitic

/ˌhɛrəˈklɪtɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to Heraclitus or his philosophy, which emphasized constant change and the unity of opposites.

Etymology

From Heraclitus, ancient Greek philosopher (c. 500 BCE) whose name comes from Greek 'Herakles' combined with '-itus'; the suffix '-ic' creates the adjective form meaning 'of or pertaining to.'

Kelly Says

Heraclitus famously said 'you cannot step into the same river twice,' meaning everything is constantly changing—this idea blew philosophers' minds for 2,500 years and influenced how we think about reality itself.

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