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Atomism
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Atomism
AT'OMISM
,Noun.
Definition 2024
atomism
atomism
English
Noun
atomism (countable and uncountable, plural atomisms)
- (philosophy) The ancient Greek theory that all matter is composed of very small indestructible and indivisible particles.
- (philosophy) The doctrine that society arises from individuals and that larger structures are unimportant.