daimonic
The unrest that exists in us all which forces us into the unknown, leading to…The unrest that exists in us all which forces us into the unknown, leading to self-destruction and/or self-discovery.
Meaning
3 senses(uncountable)The unrest that exists in us all which forces us into the unknown, leading to self-destruction and/or self-discovery.
(uncountable)The journey and transition from innocence to experience; part of the process of individuation.
(uncountable)The place where light and dark meet.
Origin
From daimon + -ic; from Latin demon (“spirit”), originally from Ancient Greek δαίμων (daímFrom daimon + -ic; from Latin demon (“spirit”), originally from Ancient Greek δαίμων (daímōn, “a god, goddess, divine power, genius, guardian spirit”). Doublet of demonic.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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