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单词 Democritean
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Definition of Democritean in English:

Democritean

adjective dɪˌmɒkrɪˈtiːən
Philosophy
  • Of, relating to, or characteristic of Democritus or his philosophy, especially his atomic theory of matter.

noun dɪˌmɒkrɪˈtiːən
Philosophy
  • A follower or adherent of Democritus or his philosophy or theories.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Philemon Holland (1552–1637), translator. From classical Latin Dēmocritēus (also Dēmocritīus) of or attached to Democritus (from Hellenistic Greek Δημοκρίτειος of or relating to Democritus from ancient Greek Δημόκριτος (classical Latin Dēmocritus) Democritus, the name of an ancient Greek philosopher of the 5th and early 4th centuries b.c. + -ειος, suffix forming adjectives) + -an.

Definition of Democritean in US English:

Democritean

adjectivedɪˌmɒkrɪˈtiːən
Philosophy
  • Of, relating to, or characteristic of Democritus or his philosophy, especially his atomic theory of matter.

noundɪˌmɒkrɪˈtiːən
Philosophy
  • A follower or adherent of Democritus or his philosophy or theories.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Philemon Holland (1552–1637), translator. From classical Latin Dēmocritēus (also Dēmocritīus) of or attached to Democritus (from Hellenistic Greek Δημοκρίτειος of or relating to Democritus from ancient Greek Δημόκριτος (classical Latin Dēmocritus) Democritus, the name of an ancient Greek philosopher of the 5th and early 4th centuries b.c. + -ειος, suffix forming adjectives) + -an.

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