Democritus

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Δημόκριτος (Dēmókritos).

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /dɪˈmɒkɹɪtəs/
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Proper noun

Democritus

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

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