synechism
noun
syn·e·chism
\ˈsinəˌkizəm\
Definition of synechism
-s
: a principle in philosophy holding continuity (as of hypotheses) to be of prime importance
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Origin and Etymology of synechism
Greek synechismos continuity, from synechizein to make continuous, from synechēs continuous + -izein -ize
First Known Use: 1892
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