optimalism

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noun

The doctrine that this universe exists because it is better than the alternatives.

“While optimalism does not exclude the possibility of a deity, it also doesn't require one, and is compatible with atheism.”

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Meanings

nounoptimalism (uncountable)
  1. uncountablehuman sciencesThe doctrine that this universe exists because it is better than the alternatives.

    While optimalism does not exclude the possibility of a deity, it also doesn't require one, and is compatible with atheism.

Origin

From optimal + -ism.

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optimalism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/optimalism

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