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Platonic vs Nonplatonic - What's the difference?

platonic | nonplatonic |

As adjectives the difference between platonic and nonplatonic

is that platonic is of or relating to the ancient Greek philosopher Plato or his philosophies while nonplatonic is not platonic.

platonic

English

Alternative forms

* platonic * platonick * Platonick

Adjective

(-)
  • Of or relating to the ancient Greek philosopher Plato or his philosophies.
  • (non-sexual).

    • Related terms

    * Plato * Platonically * Platonism * Platonist * Platonistic * Platonic body * Platonic hydrocarbon * Platonic solid * Platonic year English eponyms

    nonplatonic

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Not platonic.
    • a nonplatonic partnership