protomatter
The ultimate basis of physical substance, before it has been given formThe ultimate basis of physical substance, before it has been given form.
Meaning
3 senses(uncountable)The ultimate basis of physical substance, before it has been given form.
(uncountable)A hypothetical substance from which the universe was created.
(uncountable)An unstable substance that is powerful and dangerous.
Origin
From proto- + matter, partially as a calque of Ancient Greek πρώτη ὕλη (prṓtē húlē, “fundaFrom proto- + matter, partially as a calque of Ancient Greek πρώτη ὕλη (prṓtē húlē, “fundamental undifferentiated matter”) in Aristotle.
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