Concreto
Example: O prédio foi feito com material muito concreto e resistente.
Definition
"Concreto" in philosophy refers to something that is real, tangible, or actual, as opposed to abstract or theoretical. It denotes objects or ideas that have definite existence or practical application, such as a building made with very concrete and resistant material.
Etymology
The word "concreto" comes from the Latin 'concretus,' meaning 'grown together' or 'solidified.' It evolved to describe something formed by combining parts into a whole, which is why it now signifies something definite and tangible. Did you know? The term originally related to physical substances before being adopted in philosophical contexts.
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