Noun
(obsolete, philosophy) matter
The first matter of the cosmos, from which the four elements arose, according to the doctrines of Empedocles and Aristotle.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgAristotle was the first to use the terms hyle and morphe. Source: Internet
The craftsman requires hyle (timber or wood) and a model, plan or idea in his own mind according to which the wood is worked to give it the indicated contour or form (morphe). Source: Internet