Synonyms for

Atomic

Verb / ʌˈtɑ:mɪk / Another word for atomic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to atoms or atomic energy

Synonyms & similar words

nuclear conventional nuclear elemental radical basic fundamental primary essential intrinsic innate inherent underlying inmost deep-seated deep-rooted deep-down profound thorough complete total absolute

Synonyms by register

Formal

fundamental elemental indivisible basic

Informal

tiny minuscule itty-bitty

Literary

unsplit unfragmented

Antonyms

whole complete integrated combined large massive unbroken

Common collocations

  • atomic bomb
  • atomic energy
  • atomic structure
  • atomic weight
  • atomic number
  • atomic clock
  • atomic theory
  • atomic scale

Word family

noun atom
adjective atomic
adverb atomically

Usage note

Primarily used in scientific contexts to refer to atoms or nuclear energy. Can also mean extremely small, but this usage is less common and often informal.

Example sentences

  1. She learned about atomic science in school.
  2. The atomic number of hydrogen is one.
  3. The atomic structure of a molecule is complex.
  4. The atomic weight of gold is 196.9665.
  5. The atomic theory was developed by John Dalton.

Quotes

  • The release of atomic energy has not created a new problem. It has merely made more urgent the necessity of solving an existing one. - Albert Einstein
  • The atomic bomb made the prospect of future war unendurable. It has led us up those last few steps to the mountain pass; and beyond there is a different country. - J. Robert Oppenheimer
  • I am become death, the destroyer of worlds. - J. Robert Oppenheimer on witnessing the first atomic bomb test.

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