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Presocratic

Adjective (pertaining to philosophy)

Definition: Referring to the period of ancient Greek philosophy before Socrates, or the philosophers who lived during that time.

Sample sentence: The Presocratic philosophers sought to understand the fundamental nature of the universe through observation and reasoning.

Noun (historical figure)

Definition: A philosopher who lived during the Presocratic period.

Sample sentence: Thales of Miletus was one of the most prominent Presocratics, known for his ideas on the nature of water.

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