Concrete
Example: The philosopher explained the concrete example clearly to the class.
Definition
"Concrete" in philosophy refers to something that is actual, specific, and tangible, as opposed to abstract or theoretical concepts. It often denotes particular instances or examples that can be directly experienced or observed, such as the concrete example mentioned by the philosopher.
Etymology
The word "concrete" comes from the Latin 'concretus,' meaning 'grown together' or 'solid.' It originally described something physically solid or hardened. Over time, philosophers adopted the term to signify things that are specific and tangible, contrasting with abstract ideas.
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"Concrete" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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