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What does it mean?
The term apocatastasis means restoration or return to origin.
In plain terms
This word means bringing something back.
What can you take from it?
Restoration is a return to a former state.

Where it applies

  • learning words
  • philosophy
  • recovery

Putting it to work

  • learn new terms
  • seek restoration

Questions to consider

  • What do you want restored?
  • How do you define return?

Another view

It is a definition without clear application context.

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