Definitions

1. noun

A philosophical theory that reality is composed of minute indivisible particles called atoms, and that these particles are the ultimate building blocks of all matter.

“The ancient Greek philosopher Democritus is often credited with the development of atomism.”

2. noun

A theory or approach that emphasizes the individual units or components of a system, rather than the system as a whole.

“The new marketing strategy adopted a form of atomism, focusing on individual product sales rather than overall brand image.”

3. noun

A philosophical theory that reality is composed of discrete, indivisible, and indestructible units called atoms, which interact with each other through collisions.

“The ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus developed a more refined version of atomism, which emphasized the concept of void space between the atoms.”