atomism

Meanings

• noun

  A philosophical theory holding that the world is made up of indivisible, indestructible units called atoms.

  - "Democritus was an ancient Greek philosopher known for his theory of atomism."
  - "The concept of atomism challenged the beliefs of ancient Greek philosophers who believed in a continuous and indivisible reality."

• noun

  The belief that matter is composed of discrete, indivisible units called atoms.

  - "Modern physics has provided strong evidence in support of the atomic theory."
  - "The theory of atomism has had a profound impact on our understanding of the physical world."

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Variants

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atomism , atomisms , atomist , atomists

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Etymology

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From ancient Greek ἄτομος (átomos), meaning 'indivisible'.

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Trivia

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1. The ancient Greek philosopher Democritus is considered the father of atomism.

2. The word 'atom' comes from the Greek word for 'indivisible'.

3. The smallest known particle is the quark, which is even smaller than an atom.

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Related Concepts

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1. Molecule: A group of atoms bonded together that behaves as a single unit.

2. Element: A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

3. Subatomic particle: A particle that is smaller than an atom, such as an electron or a quark.

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Culture

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Atomism has been a significant concept in Western philosophy and science, with many philosophers and scientists contributing to its development. It has been the subject of much literary, artistic, and musical expression, and has been used as a metaphor in various fields.

How to Memorize "atomism"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine tiny, indivisible units called atoms that make up everything around us.
   - Visualize the concept of atomism as a building block theory, with atoms being the fundamental units of matter.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the concept of atomism with the idea of indivisibility and indestructibility.
   - Think of atoms as Lego bricks that can be combined to form complex structures.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Atoms Are Tiny Morsels' to remember the meaning of atomism.

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