atomism

Meaning

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

Synonyms

atomic theory

atomist theory

atomistic theory

Translations

atomisme

Atomismus

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ατομισμός

atomismo

atomculuk

Aufsplitterung

ατομική θεωρία

morcellement

cloisonnement

atomisme

Etymology

From atom + -ism.