Words Like ATOMISM

We have put together a list of words that are similar to ATOMISM.

2 Alternative Words Similar to atomism

1 Theory Noun      Synonym Words Like Theory
2 Holism Noun      Antonym Words Like Holism

6 definitions of atomism

1 The metaphysical or the physical theory of atoms; atomic philosophy or atomic theory. See atomic.
2 The state of existing as an atom or a unit, or of being composed of atoms or units; individualism.
3 The ancient Greek theory that all matter is composed of very small indestructible and indivisible particles.
4 The doctrine that society arises from individuals and that larger structures are unimportant.
5 (psychology) a theory that reduces all mental phenomena to simple elements (sensations and feelings) that form complex ideas by association
6 (chemistry) any theory in which all matter is composed of tiny discrete finite indivisible indestructible particles
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