atomistic

English

adj
Definitions
  • Of or pertaining to atoms or to atomism.
  • Divided into separate elements; not holistic.
  • (economics) Of a market: divided such that no single actor can noticeably affect market-wide values such as the price; competitive.

Etymology

Suffix from English atom.

Origin

English

atom

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