👉 Pratensian is a term used in ancient Greek philosophy, particularly in the context of metaphysics and ethics. It refers to an object or action that one desires but does not possess. In this sense, it can be seen as a metaphor for the desire for something that is beyond one's control or ability to attain. The term was originally derived from the word "pratēs," which means "to seek" in Greek, and was used to describe the desire to possess an object
