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Definitions for Atomism
[1] Also called atomic theory. Philosophy . the theory that minute, discrete, finite, and indivisible elements are the ultimate constituents of all matter.
[2] Psychology . a method or theory that reduces all psychological phenomena to simple elements.
[3] an ancient philosophical theory, developed by Democritus and expounded by Lucretius, that the ultimate constituents of the universe are atoms See atom (def. 3)
[4] any of a number of theories that hold that some objects or phenomena can be explained as constructed out of a small number of distinct types of simple indivisible entities any theory that holds that an understanding of the parts is logically prior to an understanding of the whole Compare holism (def. 3)
[5] psychol the theory that experiences and mental states are composed of elementary units
Words nearby Atomism
atomic veteran, atomic volume, atomic weight, atomicity, atomics, atomism, atomize, atomizer, atomy, aton, atonal
Origin of Atomism
First recorded in 1670–80
Other words from Atomism
at·om·ist , noun
at·om·is·tic , at·om·is·ti·cal , adjective
at·om·is·ti·cal·ly , adverb