The proverb "nature abhors a vacuum" originates from ancient Greek philosophy, particularly from the ideas of Aristotle, who suggested that a void or empty space is unnatural and will quickly be filled by something else. This saying implies that any gap or absence in a system, whether physical, social, or emotional, will eventually be filled by some other force or influence. It can be applied in various contexts, such as in nature, where a space left empty will soon be filled with air, or in human affairs, where unoccupied roles or situations tend to attract new influences, people, or events. The proverb underscores the idea that emptiness, in any form, rarely lasts for long.

Визначення та значення слова «nature abhors a vacuum» англійською мовою

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