protomatter

== English == === Alternative forms === proto-matter === Etymology === From proto- +‎ matter, partially as a calque of Ancient Greek πρώτη ὕλη (prṓtē húlē, “fundamental undifferentiated matter”) in Aristotle. === Noun === protomatter (uncountable) (philosophy) The ultimate basis of physical substance, before it has been given form. Synonym: hyle (physics) A hypothetical substance from which the universe was created. Synonym: hyle (science fiction) An unstable substance that is powerful and dangerous.