atomism
Meaning
the theory that matter is composed of discrete units called atoms (পরমাণুবাদ (pôramānubād))
Pronunciation
অ্যাটোমিজম (æṭōmijam)
Synonyms
atomic theory, materialism, reductionism, physicism, empiricism, coneptualism, positivism, dualism
Synonyms
The atomic theory fundamentally changed our understanding of matter.
Materialism emphasizes the physical world over the spiritual.
Reductionism attempts to describe complex phenomena in terms of simpler elements.
Physicism looks at the world through the lens of physical processes.
Empiricism is the theory that all knowledge originates from experience.
Conceptualism suggests that ideas represent the objective world.
Positivism asserts that genuine knowledge is exclusively derived from experience.
Dualism posits that mind and matter are fundamentally distinct.
Antonyms
Holism argues that systems should be viewed as wholes, not just as a collection of parts.
Idealism emphasizes the mental or spiritual aspects over the physical.
Creationism advocates the belief that life was created by a divine being.
Nativism holds that certain ideas or skills are innate to human beings.
Ambiguity in language can often lead to misunderstandings.
Unification is the process of combining different parts into a single whole.
Wholism looks at the interaction between parts within the whole.
Synergism is the interaction of different agents to produce a greater effect.
Phrases
Understanding atomic structure is crucial for studying chemistry.
The development of the atom bomb changed the course of history.
Atomic energy can be harnessed for power generation.
The atomic mass of an element is a measure of the mass of its atoms.
The atomic number indicates the number of protons in an atom.