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democritus

De·moc·ri·tus
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-mok-ri-tuh s]
    • /dɪˈmɒk rɪ təs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-mok-ri-tuh s]
    • /dɪˈmɒk rɪ təs/

Definitions of democritus word

  • noun democritus ?460–?370 bc, Greek philosopher who developed the atomist theory of matter of his teacher, Leucippus 3
  • noun democritus 460?-370? b.c.; Gr. philosopher: exponent of atomism 3
  • noun democritus ("the Laughing Philosopher") c460–370 b.c, Greek philosopher. 1

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democritus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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