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Stage 1 of 3
idea
Greek · ancient
"form, essential nature"
literally "form" or "pattern", a key concept in Plato's philosophy
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Stage 2 of 3
idea
Latin · ancient
"a mental concept"
adopted through Greek philosophical influence
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Stage 3 of 3
idea
English · medieval
"a thought or mental impression"
settled as the English word for a mental concept
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