Henry Rich wrote:
> I need a word that I can use for any noun EXCEPT
> an atom.  'Non-atomic' is precise, but it's bad form to
> focus attention on what something is not.
>

I agree, although it's common in math: nonnegative, nondecreasing, etc. 
Not to mention "odd prime".

For the case at hand, I would suggest "composite".

Best wishes,

John


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