atomic

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Relating to atoms, the tiny units that make up all matter.

   Scientists study the atomic structure of metals.

2. 2
   adj

   Using or relating to nuclear energy or weapons.

   The country shut down its last atomic power plant.

3. 3
   adj

   Extremely small.

   The dust particles were almost atomic in size.

Common collocations

• atomic explosion Adjective + noun

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Hellenic *ə- Ancient Greek ἀ- (a-) Proto-Indo-European *temh₁- Proto-Indo-European *-né- Ancient Greek τέμνω (témnō) Proto-Indo-European *-ós Proto-Hellenic *-ós ▲ Ancient Greek -ος (-os)influ. Ancient Greek -ός (-ós) Ancient Greek *τομός (*tomós) Ancient Greek ἄτομος (átomos)bor. Latin atomusbor. Middle French athomebor. Middle English attome English atom Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic ▲ New Latin atomus ▲ New Latin -icus New Latin atomicus…

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