atomistic
Pronunciations
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/ˌætəˈmɪstɪk/
Pronunciation notes
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Adjective
Of or pertaining to atoms or to atomism.
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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.
Divided into separate elements; not holistic.
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Of a market: divided such that no single actor can noticeably affect market-wide values such as the price; competitive.
Adjective
divided into separate and often disparate elements
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