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agathism

noun
ag·​a·​thism | \ ˈa-gə-ˌthi-zəm\
plural -s

Definition of agathism

: the doctrine that all things tend toward ultimate good — compare optimism

First Known Use of agathism

1830, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for agathism

agath- + -ism

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