English Explanatory Dictionary

great chain of being

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A hierarchical structure of all matter and life, descending from God through angels, humans, animals and plants to minerals, and thought in medieval times to have been decreed by God.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of great chain of being.

Word forms

great chain of being great chains of being

Synonyms

Chain of Being
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