accidentalism
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/ˌæksɪˈdɛntəlɪzəm/
events by chance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'accidentalism' originates from the Latin word 'accidentalis,' where 'accidens' meant 'happening by chance.'
Historical Evolution
'accidentalis' transformed into the French word 'accidentalisme,' and eventually became the modern English word 'accidentalism.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'happening by chance,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a doctrine that events occur by chance.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a philosophical doctrine that events occur by chance or accident rather than by necessity or design.
The theory of accidentalism suggests that the universe is not governed by any predetermined laws.
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Last updated: 2025/04/13 12:21