Vian (en. Via)

/ˈvjan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A term that describes a phenomenon or an idea that transcends the visible.
The concept of vian suggests a hidden reality behind appearances.
El concepto de vian sugiere una realidad oculta detrás de las apariencias.
An approach to understanding that involves going beyond the superficial.
In philosophy, vian is often discussed when analyzing metaphysics.
En filosofía, a menudo se habla de vian cuando se analiza la metafísica.

Etymology

The word 'vian' comes from the Latin 'via', meaning 'road', with the connotation of a journey towards deeper understanding.

Common Phrases and Expressions

see beyond
Understanding a situation more deeply.
ver más allá
get to the bottom of the issue
Exploring the essence of a topic.
ir al fondo de la cuestión
more than what is evident
Looking for hidden meanings.
más que lo evidente

Related Words

vision
Act of seeing or understanding something.
visión
perspective
Point from which a matter is considered.
perspectiva
illustration
Representation of ideas to facilitate understanding.
ilustración

Slang Meanings

Something that feels extraordinary or exceptional.
That party was vian, everyone had a great time.
Esa fiesta estuvo vian, todo el mundo se divirtió mucho.
Referring to someone who is very special or out of the ordinary.
That guy is so vian, he always has innovative ideas.
Ese tipo es tan vian, siempre tiene ideas innovadoras.