atomism

noun
at·​om·​ism | \ ˈa-tə-ˌmi-zəm 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

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Other Words from atomism

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

First Known Use of atomism

1678, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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atomism

noun
at·​om·​ism | \ ˈat-ə-ˌmiz-əm 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