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Webster 1913 Edition


Atomism

At′om-ism

,
Noun.
[Cf. F.
atomisme
.]
The doctrine of atoms. See
Atomic philosophy
, under
Atomic
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Atomism

AT'OMISM

,
Noun.
The doctrine of atoms.

Definition 2024


atomism

atomism

English

Noun

atomism (countable and uncountable, plural atomisms)

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

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