atomistic

Adjective

at=om=is=tic

WORDNET DICTIONARY

atomistic(a = adj.all) atomistical - divided into separate and often disparate elements; Array

Derived forms noun atomism₂, noun atomism₁

Antonym: holistic

atomistic, a.

Of or pertaining to atoms; relating to atomism. [1913 Webster]
"It is the object of the mechanical atomistic philosophy to confound synthesis with synartesis." [1913 Webster]
divided into separate and often disparate elements; -- the opposite of holistic. [WordNet 1.5]

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