Hello Jeannie Cavelos, I think the answer depends on the quirkiness of your story. Do you seek an etymological relationship for the word, or a historical linkage for the concept? The concept is historically documented in the writings of Plato. In fact the quintessence of the Socratic method is a semantical search for essence.

But hey, Aristotle in his exuberance would most likely be the one who would "burst forth [an idea] full blown".

Best of luck on your book.

Last edited by themilum; 10/19/2007 1:22 AM.