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Word: Platonic
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
mid 17th century: from Platonic, with reference to a discussion of love in the Symposium by Plato
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
pləˈtɒnɪk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(of love or friendship) intimate and affectionate but not sexual
Short Definition:intimate and affectionate but not sexual
Examples:- their relationship is purely platonic
- platonic love
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