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atomism

noun
at·​om·​ism | \ ˈa-tÉ™-ËŒmi-zÉ™m How to pronounce atomism (audio) \

Definition of atomism

1 : a doctrine that the physical or physical and mental universe is composed of simple indivisible minute particles
2 : individualism sense 1
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atomist \ -​mist How to pronounce atomist (audio) \ noun

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 Moreover, as Alexis de Tocqueville saw, that daily participation in local governance can help ward off the tendencies toward atomism and technocracy to which modern democracy is susceptible. — Fred Bauer, National Review, "What the Nationalism vs. Liberalism Debate Misses," 28 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of atomism

1678, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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atomism

noun
at·​om·​ism | \ ˈat-É™-ËŒmiz-É™m How to pronounce atomism (audio) \

Medical Definition of atomism

1 : a doctrine that the universe is composed of simple indivisible minute particles
2 : a psychological doctrine that perceptions, thoughts, and all mental processes are built up by the combination of simple elements

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