atomism

noun

Meaning

A philosophical theory that the universe is composed of indivisible, minute particles.

Examples

Ancient Greek atomism provided the first mechanical explanation for the physical world.
His scientific worldview was deeply rooted in the principles of atomism.

Synonyms: materialism, reductionism, corpuscularism, mechanicism

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atomism

noun

Pronunciation: ˈæt.ə.mɪ.zəm

Definition

A philosophical theory that the universe is composed of indivisible, minute particles.

Examples

Ancient Greek atomism provided the first mechanical explanation for the physical world.
His scientific worldview was deeply rooted in the principles of atomism.
Scholars often debate how early atomism influenced modern particle physics.

Synonyms of atomism

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