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Definition of Peripatetic

1. Adjective. Of or relating to Aristotle or his philosophy. "Aristotelean logic"

2. Noun. A person who walks from place to place.

3. Adjective. Traveling especially on foot. "A poor wayfaring stranger"

4. Noun. A follower of Aristotle or an adherent of Aristotelianism.

Definition of Peripatetic

1. a. Walking about; itinerant.

2. n. One who walks about; a pedestrian; an itinerant.

Definition of Peripatetic

1. Noun. A disciple of Aristotle; an Aristotelian. ¹

2. Adjective. Of or pertaining to the philosophy or methods of Aristotle, or to his followers. ¹

3. Adjective. tending to walk about ¹

4. Adjective. constantly travelling; itinerant; nomadic. ¹

5. Adjective. (usually capitalized) Having to do with Aristotle, his philosophy, or the school of thought which he founded. ¹

6. Noun. One who walks about; a pedestrian; an itinerant. ¹

7. Noun. (usually capitalized) One who accepts the philosophy of Aristotle or his school; an Aristotelian. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Peripatetic

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Medical Definition of Peripatetic

1. Walking around; formerly used to describe a patient with "walking" typhoid fever. Origin: G. Peripatesis, a walking about (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Peripatetic

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