(sÉ-l'shÉn) Chemistry A mixture in which particles of one or more substances (the solute) are distributed uniformly throughout another substance (the solvent), so that the mixture is homogeneous at the molecular or ionic level. The particles in a solution are smaller than those in either a colloid or a suspension. Compare colloid, suspension. Mathematics A value or values which, when substituted for a variable in an equation, make the equation true. For example, the solutions to the equation x2 = 4 are 2 and -2.
Definitions for kataphatic. Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word kataphatic. Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: kataphatic. kataphatic theology is the expressing of God or the divine through positive terminology. The predominance of kataphatic language.
Medical Definition of ALIPHATIC. : of, relating to, or being an organic compound (as an alkane or alkene) having an open-chain structureâcompare alicyclic, aromatic 2. of, relating to, or being an organic compound (as an alkane) having an open-chain structure â compare alicyclic, aromatic 2.