Mid 17th century. From post-classical Latin animasticus relating to the soul from classical Latin anima breath, life + -asticus (in e.g. scholasticus).
Definition of animastic in US English:
animastic
adjectiveanɪˈmastɪk
rare
Spiritual, as opposed to material.
Origin
Mid 17th century. From post-classical Latin animasticus relating to the soul from classical Latin anima breath, life + -asticus (in e.g. scholasticus).