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atomistic - 4 dictionary results

at⋅om⋅ism

[at-uh-miz-uhm]
–noun
1. Also called atomic theory. Philosophy. the theory that minute, discrete, finite, and indivisible elements are the ultimate constituents of all matter.
2. Psychology. a method or theory that reduces all psychological phenomena to simple elements.

Origin:
1670–80


at⋅om⋅ist, noun
at⋅om⋅is⋅tic, at⋅om⋅is⋅ti⋅cal, adjective
at⋅om⋅is⋅ti⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
at·om·is·tic   (āt'ə-mĭs'tĭk)   
adj.  
  1. Of or having to do with atoms or atomism.
  2. Consisting of many separate, often disparate elements: an atomistic culture.
at'om·is'ti·cal·ly adv.

Atomistic

At`om*is"tic\, a. Of or pertaining to atoms; relating to atomism. [R.]

It is the object of the mechanical atomistic philosophy to confound synthesis with synartesis. --Coleridge.

Main Entry: at·om·is·tic
Pronunciation: "at-&-'mis-tik
Function: adjective
1 : of or relating to atoms or atomism
2 : considering the primary concern of psychology to be the content of consciousness or the succession of ideas or mental experiences rather than the integrated conscious self
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