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Meaning of particle
A small part or amount of something
Etymology of particle
The word "particle" comes from the Old French word "particule", which is derived from the Latin word "particula", meaning "small part"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a small part or amount of something
Synonyms
Definitions
- A small part or amount of something, especially one that is part of a larger whole
- * A tiny piece of matter, such as an atom or subatomic particle
- * A word or phrase that has a particular grammatical function, especially one that is used to indicate the relationship between a verb and other elements in a sentence
Usage Examples
- The scientist studied the particles in the air to understand the causes of pollution
- * The language teacher explained the different types of particles used in grammar
- * The chef added a particle of salt to the recipe to bring out the flavors
Antonyms
whole
entirety
totality
completeness
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intactness
unity
oneness
singleness
singularity
completeness
perfection
entirety
universality
entirety
wholeness
totality
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