atomistic vs microscopic

atomistic

adj
  • Of or pertaining to atoms or to atomism. 

  • Divided into separate elements; not holistic. 

  • Of a market: divided such that no single actor can noticeably affect market-wide values such as the price; competitive. 

microscopic

adj
  • Of, or relating to microscopes or microscopy; microscopal 

  • Carried out with great attention to detail. 

  • So small that it can only be seen using a microscope. 

  • Able to see extremely minute objects. 

  • Very small; minute 

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