Wordiyovitalism
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Definitions
n.
The philosophical doctrine that life is sustained by a vital force that cannot be explained by physics or chemistry alone.
生机论，活力论
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedExample Sentences
- 1.
Vitalism was a popular doctrine in biology before the rise of modern biochemistry.
- 2.
Some philosophers argue that vitalism provides better explanations than strict mechanicism.
- 3.
The rejection of vitalism marked a turning point in scientific understanding.