atomistic

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The definition of atomistic is relating to atoms or atomism or something composed of many simple elements.

(adjective)

  1. The Periodic Table of Elements is an example of something that is atomistic.
  2. A painting made up of simple shapes is an example of something that is atomistic.

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See atomistic in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. of atoms or atomism
  2. made up of a number of unrelated elements

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See atomistic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Of or having to do with atoms or atomism.
  2. Consisting of many separate, often disparate elements: an atomistic culture.

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  • atˌom·isˈti·cal·ly adverb

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