Accidentalism

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Accidental character or effect. uncountable
  2. 2
    The belief that outward appearance often contrasts with substance or essence (after Thomas Aquinas). uncountable
  3. 3
    A system of medicine based on belief that symptoms of disease are caused by external factors. uncountable
  4. 4
    The belief that events happen by random chance, without cause or purpose. uncountable

Etymology

From accidental + -ism.

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