"dynamis" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Borrowed from Ancient Greek δύναμις (dúnamis). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|δύναμις}} Ancient Greek δύναμις (dúnamis) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} dynamis (uncountable)
  1. (Classical philosophy) Potentiality. Tags: Classical, uncountable Synonyms: dunamis
    Sense id: en-dynamis-en-noun-Qi98nXNm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences

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