Atomistic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌætəˈmɪstɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Atomistic is an adjective meaning Of or pertaining to atoms or to atomism.
Meaning
Of or pertaining to atoms or to atomism.
More Meanings
- Divided into separate elements; not holistic.
- (economics) Of a market: divided such that no single actor can noticeably affect market-wide values such as the price; competitive.
Example Sentences
It is the object of the mechanical atomistic philosophy to confound synthesis with synartesis, or rather with mere juxtaposition of corpuscles separated by invisible interspaces.
Antonyms for atomistic
Common opposites include holistic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include atomical, atomic, adatomic, atomlike, antiatomic, atomtronic.
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