accidentalism

English

Etymology

From accidental +‎ -ism.

Noun

accidentalism (uncountable)

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

Translations

accidental character or effect

belief that outward appearance often contrasts with substance or essence

system of medicine

belief that events happen by random chance

• Polish: accidentalism m