Atomistically

/ˌætəˈmɪstɪkli/ adverb

Definition

In an atomistic manner; from an atomistic philosophical or scientific perspective.

Etymology

From atomistic + -ally (adverb-forming suffix). The adverbial form describing how something is done or understood through atomic theory.

Kelly Says

If you approach a problem 'atomistically,' you break it into tiny pieces and study each one—it's powerful for physics but sometimes fails at understanding complex systems like weather or human emotions.

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