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Atomism

nounid 9894·updated May 18, 2026
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(psychology) a theory that reduces all mental phenomena to simple elements (sensations and feelings) that form complex ideas by association

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atomic theoryatomist theoryatomistic theory
plural
Atomisms
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Atomism's
pluralpossessive
Atomisms'

Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary2 sensesview framework →
§1
(chemistry) any theory in which all matter is composed of tiny discrete finite indivisible indestructible particles
§2
(psychology) a theory that reduces all mental phenomena to simple elements (sensations and feelings) that form complex ideas by association
Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →
§1 · legacy_primary
(psychology) a theory that reduces all mental phenomena to simple elements (sensations and feelings) that form complex ideas by association
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