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- [at-uh m]
- /ˈæt əm/
- /ˈætəm/
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- [at-uh m]
- /ˈæt əm/
Definitions of atom word
- countable noun atom An atom is the smallest amount of a substance that can take part in a chemical reaction. 3
- noun atom the smallest quantity of an element that can take part in a chemical reaction 3
- noun atom this entity as a source of nuclear energy 3
- noun atom any entity regarded as the indivisible building block of a theory 3
- noun atom the hypothetical indivisible particle of matter postulated by certain ancient philosophers as the fundamental constituent of matter 3
- noun atom a very small amount or quantity; minute fragment 3
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Origin of atom
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English attomos, athomus < Latin atomus < Greek átomos, noun use of átomos undivided, equivalent to a- a-6 + tomós divided, verbid of témnein to cut
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Parts of speech for Atom
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
atom popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
atom usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for atom
noun atom
- speck — a small spot differing in color or substance from that of the surface or material upon which it appears or lies: Specks of soot on the window sill.
- morsel — a bite, mouthful, or small portion of food, candy, etc.
- minimum — the least quantity or amount possible, assignable, allowable, or the like.
- whit — a particle; bit; jot (used especially in negative phrases): not a whit better.
- mote — a small particle or speck, especially of dust.
Antonyms for atom
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