Associations to the word «Democritus»

Wiktionary

DEMOCRITUS, proper noun. A Greek philosopher (c.460-c.370 BC). The originator of the atomic theory together with his teacher Leucippus.

Dictionary definition

DEMOCRITUS, noun. Greek philosopher who developed an atomistic theory of matter (460-370 BC).

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.