1 : of or relating to atoms or atomism. 2 : composed of many simple elements also : characterized by or resulting from division into unconnected or antagonistic fragments an atomistic society.

Is Atomistically a word?

adj. 1. Of or having to do with atoms or atomism.

What is meant by an atomistic approach?

The atomistic approach is based on the notion that events and their causes can be decomposed and individually quantified. In contrast, in the holistic approach, such as found in ATHEANA, the analysis centers on the entire event, which is quantified as an indivisible whole.