Synonyms for

Particle

Verb / ˈpɑ:rtʌkʌl / / ˈpɑ:rtɪkʌl / Another word for particle — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A particle is a very small piece of something.

Synonyms & similar words

atom molecule subatomicparticle speck corpuscle mote atom grain molecule speck portion fragment bit dot scrap piece crumb particle shred shard chip slice particle segment speckle grain

Synonyms by register

Formal

corpuscle atom molecule speck mote

Informal

bit crumb smidgen tiny bit

Literary

fragment mote speck

Antonyms

whole mass bulk aggregate entity entirety

Common collocations

  • subatomic particle
  • elementary particle
  • dust particle
  • airborne particle
  • single particle
  • quantum particle
  • light particle

Word family

noun particle
adjective particulate

Usage note

Often used in scientific contexts to refer to a very small piece of matter. Can also refer to a tiny amount of something.

Example sentences

  1. The particle of dust made me sneeze.
  2. The scientist studied the particle under a microscope.
  3. The particle of sand was too small to see with the naked eye.
  4. The air was filled with tiny particles of pollen.
  5. The particle of chocolate melted in my mouth.

Quotes

  • The mere particle of faith seems capable of moving mountains. - William James
  • In the beginning, there was only a small amount of injustice abroad in the world, but everyone who came afterwards added their portion, always thinking it was very small and unimportant, and look where we have ended up today. - Paulo Coelho
  • The universe is made of stories, not atoms. - Muriel Rukeyser

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