|ad.ə|mistik, |atə-, -ēk adjective
also at·om·is·ti·cal -tə̇kəl, -ēk-
1. : of or relating to atoms
2.
a. : relating to, based on, or characterized by atomism
b. : viewing the content of consciousness or the succession of ideas or mental experiences as the primary concern of psychology (as among structuralists and existentialists) rather than the integrated conscious self (as among holists and personalists)
3. : characterized by a structure made up of sharply distinct and independent individuals or units
an atomistic society
an atomistic economy
: tending toward atomism or individualism
atomistic social structure
• at·om·is·ti·cal·ly -tə̇k(ə)lē, -ēk-, -li adverb