Accidentalism

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.NounAccidental character or effect.

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

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

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

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