Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [at-uh-miz-uh m]
- /ˈæt əˌmɪz əm/
- /ˈæ.tə.ˌmɪ.zəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [at-uh-miz-uh m]
- /ˈæt əˌmɪz əm/
Definitions of atomism word
- noun atomism an ancient philosophical theory, developed by Democritus and expounded by Lucretius, that the ultimate constituents of the universe are atoms 3
- noun atomism any of a number of theories that hold that some objects or phenomena can be explained as constructed out of a small number of distinct types of simple indivisible entities 3
- noun atomism any theory that holds that an understanding of the parts is logically prior to an understanding of the whole 3
- noun atomism the theory that experiences and mental states are composed of elementary units 3
- noun atomism a theory that the universe is made up of tiny, simple, indivisible particles that cannot be destroyed 3
- noun atomism Also called atomic theory. Philosophy. the theory that minute, discrete, finite, and indivisible elements are the ultimate constituents of all matter. 1
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Origin of atomism
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1670-80
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Parts of speech for Atomism
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atomism popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
atomism usage trend in Literature
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