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protomatter.

The ultimate basis of physical substance, before it has been given form.

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The ultimate basis of physical substance, before it has been given form.

    uncountable
  2. A hypothetical substance from which the universe was created.

    uncountable
  3. An unstable substance that is powerful and dangerous.

    uncountable
Where this word comes from

From proto- + matter, partially as a calque of Ancient Greek πρώτη ὕλη (prṓtē húlē, “fundamental undifferentiated matter”) in Aristotle.

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