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synechism

noun
syn·​e·​chism | \ ˈsinəˌkizÉ™m\
plural -s

Definition of synechism

: a principle in philosophy holding continuity (as of hypotheses) to be of prime importance

First Known Use of synechism

1892, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for synechism

Greek synechismos continuity, from synechizein to make continuous, from synechēs continuous + -izein -ize

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