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MATERIALISM

a theory that physical matter is the only or fundamental reality and that all being and processes and phenomena can be explained as manifestations or results of matter (see matter

The meaning of the word materialism is a theory that physical matter is the only or fundamental reality and that all being and processes and phenomena can be explained as manifestations or results of matter (see matter.

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blunthaving an edge or point that is not sharp
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inexorablenot to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless
blareto sound loud and strident
miniaturea copy on a much reduced scale
relegateto send into exile : banish
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