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atomistic

/ætəmɪstɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does atomistic mean?

adjective

Relating to or characterized by atoms; consisting of or characterized by atoms. Used especially in reference to the philosophical idea that the world can be understood by analyzing it into its constituent atoms.

Example

"The philosopher's atomistic view of reality led him to reject the idea of free will."

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