particle

/'pɑ:tikl/
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particle

A scientist observes a tiny particle under a microscope.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A minute piece of matter: An extremely small fragment or quantity of a substance.
    • A subatomic entity: In physics, a body with finite mass and internal structure but considered to have negligible dimensions, such as an electron or proton.
    • A function word: In grammar, a minor part of speech, such as an adverb or preposition, that does not inflect and is used to form phrasal verbs or express grammatical relationships.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (Tiny piece):
    • A particle of dust floated in the sunlight.
    • There wasn't a particle of evidence to support the claim.
  • Noun (Physics):
    • Scientists are studying the behavior of a subatomic particle.
    • The particle accelerator collides protons at high speeds.
  • Noun (Grammar):
    • In the phrasal verb "give up," the word "up" is a particle.
    • The sentence uses the negative particle "not."
Advanced Usage
  • "Not a particle of truth": Used to emphasize a complete absence of something, typically truth or sense.
    • There is not a particle of truth in that rumor.
  • In quantum mechanics: Refers to entities like photons or quarks that exhibit both particle and wave-like properties.
    • The wave-particle duality is a fundamental concept.
Variants and Related Words
  • Particulate (adj): Relating to or in the form of minute separate particles.
    • The air quality was poor due to high levels of particulate matter.
  • Particle physics (n): The branch of physics that studies the nature and interactions of subatomic particles.
Synonyms
  • Speck: A tiny spot or particle.
  • Bit: A small piece or amount.
  • Mote: A tiny piece of a substance, especially dust.
Related Phrases
  • Particle of speech: An alternative term for a grammatical particle.
  • Elementary particle: In physics, a particle not known to have substructure, such as a quark.
Related Idioms
  • Every particle of: Every single bit of; all of.
    • She put every particle of her energy into the project.
particle

A scientist observes a tiny particle under a microscope.

Noun
  1. a function word that can be used in English to form phrasal verbs
  2. a body having finite mass and internal structure but negligible dimensions
  3. (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything

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