An airplane could be constructed of appropriate materials and have an adequate propulsion system, but if the
Wing or some other part were not shaped appropriately, the plane would not fly. The importance of the shape
Of the plane is close in meaning to Aristotle's ___ cause.

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Aristotle's formal cause refers to the shape, pattern or structure of an object, which is crucial for its function or purpose. The shape of the airplane's wing is crucial for its ability to fly, just as the formal cause is crucial for determining an object's purpose or function.

An Airplane Could Be Constructed of Appropriate Materials and Have