Atomistic
adjective
Relating to a method that sees things as separate units rather than as a whole.
In an atomistic society, people act more individually rather than collectively.

Often appears as...
- atomistic approach
- atomistic society
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Formal
Academic
adjective
Involving separate or independent atoms, particles, or units.
The atomistic model endeavors to explain the properties of matter.

Often appears as...
- atomistic model
- atomistic view
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Formal
Academic,Technical
adjective
Relating to a method that sees things as separate units rather than as a whole.
In an atomistic society, people act more individually rather than collectively.

Often appears as...
- atomistic approach
- atomistic society
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
adjective
Involving separate or independent atoms, particles, or units.
The atomistic model endeavors to explain the properties of matter.

Often appears as...
- atomistic model
- atomistic view
Usage tips
Formal
Academic,Technical
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Social Independence
Atomistic emphasizes individual action over collective or group behavior in social contexts.

The novel portrayed an atomistic culture where everyone prioritized personal goals.
Methodological Focus
In academic contexts, 'atomistic' often refers to dissecting topics into basic elements for detailed analysis.

The research took an atomistic approach, examining each variable in isolation.
Lack of Cohesion
Use 'atomistic' to describe scenarios or theories that lack integration and focus on separation.

Her thesis criticized the atomistic perspective in current educational theories.
Social Independence
Atomistic emphasizes individual action over collective or group behavior in social contexts.

The novel portrayed an atomistic culture where everyone prioritized personal goals.
Methodological Focus
In academic contexts, 'atomistic' often refers to dissecting topics into basic elements for detailed analysis.

The research took an atomistic approach, examining each variable in isolation.
Lack of Cohesion
Use 'atomistic' to describe scenarios or theories that lack integration and focus on separation.

Her thesis criticized the atomistic perspective in current educational theories.
Social Independence
Atomistic emphasizes individual action over collective or group behavior in social contexts.

The novel portrayed an atomistic culture where everyone prioritized personal goals.
Methodological Focus
In academic contexts, 'atomistic' often refers to dissecting topics into basic elements for detailed analysis.

The research took an atomistic approach, examining each variable in isolation.
Lack of Cohesion
Use 'atomistic' to describe scenarios or theories that lack integration and focus on separation.

Her thesis criticized the atomistic perspective in current educational theories.
Quote examples
Nicholas A. Christakis
American Scientist
We are, first of all, not solitary creatures and second of all, we are deeply embedded in the lives of others. It's very easy to forget that and to engage in an atomistic fallacy - where we think that all we have to do is study the individual components of a system in order to understand the system.

Quote examples
Nicholas A. Christakis
American Scientist
We are, first of all, not solitary creatures and second of all, we are deeply embedded in the lives of others. It's very easy to forget that and to engage in an atomistic fallacy - where we think that all we have to do is study the individual components of a system in order to understand the system.

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