English dictionary

atomism

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

(psychology) a theory that reduces all mental phenomena to simple elements (sensations and feelings) that form complex ideas by association

noun.cognition

Source: WordNet 3.0
(chemistry) any theory in which all matter is composed of tiny discrete finite indivisible indestructible particles

noun.cognition

Synonyms atomic theory atomist theory atomistic theory

Antonyms holism holistic theory

Source: WordNet 3.0
The doctrine of atoms. See <i>Atomic philosophy</i>, under <u>Atomic</u>.

noun

Source: webster1913