particle — a very small piece of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a very small piece of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɑːrtɪkl/
Example Sentences
- The air purifier removes even the smallest particles from the room.
- My grandmother always said that not a particle of food should be wasted.
- Scientists discovered a new particle that's smaller than an atom but has the appetite of a teenager.
particle
NOUN[/ˈpɑːrtɪkl/]
a very small piece of something
Tiny dust particles in sunlight
The LEAST PART — just a TICK in size — that is a particle. (par·ti·cle → PART + TICK + LE(ast))
Every particle examined in the article led to one particular discovery.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'particula', the diminutive form of 'pars' meaning 'part'. The word entered English through Old French and literally means 'a small part'.
Breakdown
Latin 'pars' (part) + '-icula' (diminutive suffix meaning small) = particula (small part) → particle
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The air purifier removes even the smallest particles from the room.”
“My grandmother always said that not a particle of food should be wasted.”
“Scientists discovered a new particle that's smaller than an atom but has the appetite of a teenager.”
“The detective found particles of glitter on the suspect's clothes.”
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