atomism, n.
(atomisms)
(atomisms)
(chemistry) any theory in which all matter is composed of tiny discrete finite indivisible indestructible particles
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atomic theory atomism atomist theory atomistic theory
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"the ancient Greek philosophers Democritus and Epicurus held atomic theories of the universe"
(psychology) a theory that reduces all mental phenomena to simple elements (sensations and feelings) that form complex ideas by association
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