[pləˈtɒnɪk], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (of love or friendship) intimate and affectionate but not sexual
(e.g: their relationship is purely platonic)


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Origin:
mid 17th century: from Platonic, with reference to a discussion of love in the Symposium by Plato

[pləˈtɒnɪk], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- of or associated with the Greek philosopher Plato or his ideas
(e.g: readers of the Platonic dialogues)

- confined to words, theories, or ideals, and not leading to practical action
(e.g: a Platonic gesture)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century: via Latin from Greek Platōnikos, from Platōn ‘Plato’. See also platonic