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Definition of Atomism

1. Noun. (psychology) a theory that reduces all mental phenomena to simple elements (sensations and feelings) that form complex ideas by association.

2. Noun. (chemistry) any theory in which all matter is composed of tiny discrete finite indivisible indestructible particles. "The ancient Greek philosophers Democritus and Epicurus held atomic theories of the universe"

Definition of Atomism

1. n. The doctrine of atoms. See Atomic philosophy, under Atomic.

Definition of Atomism

1. the theory that the universe is composed of simple, indivisible, minute particles [n -S]

Medical Definition of Atomism

1. The doctrine of atoms. See Atomic philosophy, under Atomic. Origin: Cf. F. Atomisme. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Atomism

atomic theory atomic volume atomic warhead atomic weight atomic weight atomies atomisation atomise atomised atomiser

atomiser atomisers atomises atomising atomism (current term) atomism (current term) atomisms atomist atomist atomistic

atomistic atomistical atomistically atomistic psychology atomistic theory atomists atomist theory atomization atomization atomizations

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