Democritus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A Greek philosopher (c.460-c.370 BC). The originator of the atomic theory together with his teacher Leucippus.

Pronunciation

/dɪˈmɒkɹɪtəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Democritus.wav

Word forms

Democritus

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Δημόκριτος (Dēmókritos).

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