anatomism
|a-nat-o-mism|
/əˈnætəmɪzəm/
explaining by structure or anatomy
Etymology
'anatomism' originates from 'anatomy' (from Greek 'anatomē' meaning 'dissection') and the suffix '-ism' (indicating a system or theory).
'anatomism' was formed in modern English by combining 'anatomy' and '-ism', and has been used in philosophical and scientific contexts since the 19th century.
Initially, it referred specifically to explanations based on anatomical structure, but it has broadened to mean any theory that explains phenomena by analyzing their structure.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a theory or approach that explains phenomena by analyzing their structure or anatomy, especially in philosophy or science.
Anatomism seeks to understand the mind by examining the structure of the brain.
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