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atomistic

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at·om·is·tic  (t-mstk) also at·om·is·ti·cal (-t-kl)
adj.
1. Of or having to do with atoms or atomism.
2. Consisting of many separate, often disparate elements: an atomistic culture.
atom·isti·cal·ly adv.
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Adj.1.atomistic - divided into separate and often disparate elements
atomistical
holistic - emphasizing the organic or functional relation between parts and the whole
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atomistic
adj (Philos) → atomistisch


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