theophrastean
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:Historians note the significant influence of Theophrastean practices on Hellenistic religious practices.
Definition:Practices or beliefs in theurgy influenced by Theophrastus's teachings.
From theophrastean practices
Example:Theophrastean theories on natural history have been of great interest to historians of science.
Definition:Theoretical or empirical approaches influenced by Theophrastus's teachings.
From theophrastean theories
Example:Theophrastean influence can be traced in the development of early medieval natural philosophy.
Definition:The impact of Theophrastus's teachings on later philosophical or scientific practices.
From theophrastean influence
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