Zeno of Elea

Definitions of Zeno of Elea
  1. noun
    ancient Greek philosopher who formulated paradoxes that defended the belief that motion and change are illusory (circa 495-430 BC)
    synonyms: Zeno
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    a specialist in philosophy
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