"computationism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From computation + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|computation|ism}} computation + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} computationism (uncountable)
  1. (philosophy) Synonym of computationalism Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Philosophy Synonyms: computationalism [synonym, synonym-of] Related terms: computationist
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