ACCIDENTALISM

Etymology

Noun

accidentalism (uncountable)

Accidental character or effect.

The belief that outward appearance often contrasts with substance or essence (after Thomas Aquinas).

A system of medicine based on belief that symptoms of disease are caused by external factors.

The belief that events happen by random chance, without cause or purpose.

Source: Wiktionary


Ac`ci*den"tal*ism, n.

Definition: Accidental character or effect. Ruskin.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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