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atomism definition

at·om·ism (at′əm iz′əm)

noun

Philos. a theory that the universe is made up of tiny, simple, indivisible particles that cannot be destroyed

Etymology: atom + ism

Related Forms:

  • atomist at′·om·ist noun, adjective

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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