how to pronounce platonic

/pləˈtɑːnɪk/

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An example use of platonic in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… put a unique platonic solid between …”

meanings of platonic

adjective:

Alternative letter-case form of platonic (non-sexual).
Alternative letter-case form of Platonic (of or relating to the philosophical views of Plato and his successors).
Of or relating to the ancient Greek philosopher Plato or his philosophies.
Neither sexual nor romantic in nature; being or exhibiting platonic love.

noun:

A Platonic solid.
A Platonist; a follower of Plato's ideas.

platonic frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word platonic occurs in english on average 1.6 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

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