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Platonic

2 stages from Greek to English.

Today it means describing a close relationship without romantic or sexual involvement
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Stage 1 of 2
Platon
Greek · ancient
"a philosopher's name"
the ancient Greek philosopher whose ideas on pure, non-physical love shaped the term
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Stage 2 of 2
platonic
English · 1630s
"relating to friendship or affection without romance"
narrowed to describe affection or friendship without romantic or sexual involvement
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