atomism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The ancient Greek theory that all matter is composed of very small indestructible and indivisible particles.
  2. The doctrine that society arises from individuals and that larger structures are unimportant.

Pronunciation

En-us-atomism.oga

Word forms

atomism atomisms

Etymology

From atom + -ism.

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