atomism

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Synonyms: atomist, atomise

Antonyms: atomist, atomise

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|philosophy}} The [[ancient]] [[Greek]] [[theory]] that all matter is composed of very small [[indestructible]] and [[indivisible]] [[particle]]s.
2. {{lb|en|philosophy}} The [[doctrine]] that [[society]] arises from [[individual]]s and that larger structures are unimportant.
3. {{lb|en|philosophy}} The [[doctrine]] that only [[simple]]s (atoms without parts) exist [[ultimately]].

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