adj.
Pronunciation: ˌ a-t ə - ' mis-tik
Function: adjective
Date: 1809
1 : of or relating to atoms or atomism
2 : composed of many simple elements also : characterized by or resulting from division into unconnected or antagonistic fragments <an atomistic society>
– at · om · is · ti · cal · ly \ -ti-k( ə -)l ē \ adverb