hylomorphism

Noun

Meaning

(philosophy) The doctrine that every physical substance is the sum of its component matter and the form taken by that matter.

(functional programming) Composition of an anamorphism and a catamorphism.

Examples

See for instance the articles on "Essence", pg.97; " Quiddity ", pg.262; "Form", pg.110; " Hylomorphism ", pg.133; " Individuation ", pg.145; and "Matter", pg.191. Source: Internet

The application of Hylomorphism to biology was important to Aristotle, and biology is extensively covered in his extant writings. Source: Internet

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