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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.
Generic synonyms: Scientific Theory
Category relationships: Psychological Science, Psychology
Derivative terms: Atomistic, Atomistical
Category relationships: Psychological Science, Psychology
Derivative terms: Atomistic, Atomistical
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"
Exact synonyms: Atomic Theory, Atomist Theory, Atomistic Theory
Generic synonyms: Theory
Category relationships: Chemical Science, Chemistry
Derivative terms: Atomistic, Atomistical
Antonyms: Holism
Generic synonyms: Theory
Category relationships: Chemical Science, Chemistry
Derivative terms: Atomistic, Atomistical
Antonyms: Holism
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)