# atomistic

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˌætəˈmɪstɪk/

## Definitions
1. Of or pertaining to atoms or to atomism.
2. Divided into separate elements; not holistic.
3. Of a market: divided such that no single actor can noticeably affect market-wide values such as the price; competitive.

## Etymology
From atom + -istic.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/atomistic