atomism
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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.
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ancient Greek theory
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Romanian
Etymology
Borrowed from French atomisme.
Noun
atomism n (uncountable)
Declension
| singular only | indefinite | definite |
|---|---|---|
| nominative-accusative | atomism | atomismul |
| genitive-dative | atomism | atomismului |
| vocative | atomismule | |