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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

eidos

/ˈaɪdɒs/ noun · British & US
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What does eidos mean?

noun

In philosophy, the eidos is the essential form or structure of a thing, as opposed to its mere appearance or accident. In art, eidos refers to the ideal or perfect form of something.

Example

"The artist's use of eidos in her sculpture created a sense of timeless beauty."

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