atomistic

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Of or pertaining to atoms or to atomism.

   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.

2. 2
   adj

   divided into separate and often disparate elements

3. 3
   adj

   Divided into separate elements; not holistic.

4. 4
   adj

   Of a market: divided such that no single actor can noticeably affect market-wide values such as the price; competitive.

From atom + -istic.

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