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Noun: atomism 'atu`mizum- (psychology) a theory that reduces all mental phenomena to simple elements (sensations and feelings) that form complex ideas by association
- (chemistry) any theory in which all matter is composed of tiny discrete finite indivisible indestructible particles
- atomic theory, atomist theory, atomistic theory
Derived forms: atomisms See also: atomistical Type of: scientific theory, theory Antonym: holism Encyclopedia: Atomism |