What does atomism mean?
The theory that matter is composed of discrete units or atoms, and that the properties of matter arise from the interactions of these atoms. A philosophical or metaphysical theory that reality consists of discrete, indivisible units.
Example
"The ancient Greek philosopher Democritus was a proponent of atomism, arguing that matter is composed of tiny indivisible particles."
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