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atomistic

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at⋅om⋅ism

  [at-uh-miz-uhm]
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–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

Related forms:
at⋅om⋅ist, noun
at⋅om⋅is⋅tic, at⋅om⋅is⋅ti⋅cal, adjective
at⋅om⋅is⋅ti⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
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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.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: at·om·ism
Pronunciation: 'at-&-"miz-&m
Function: noun
1 : a doctrine that the universe is composed of simpleindivisible minute particles
2 : a psychological doctrine that perceptions, thoughts, and all mental processes are built up by the combination of simple elements

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
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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