Definition of monism
1a : a view that there is only one kind of ultimate substanceb : the view that reality is one unitary organic whole with no independent parts
2 : monogenesis
3 : a viewpoint or theory that reduces all phenomena to one principle
Indulge Your Inner Word Nerd
Origin and Etymology of monism
German Monismus, from mon- + -ismus -ism
First Known Use: 1832
Learn More about monism
-
See words that rhyme with monism Britannica English: Translation of monism for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about monism
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up monism? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!