Definitions for particle
ˈpɑr tɪ kəlpar·ti·cle

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. atom, molecule, particle, corpuscle, mote, speck(noun)

   (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything

2. particle, subatomic particle(noun)

   a body having finite mass and internal structure but negligible dimensions

3. particle(noun)

   a function word that can be used in English to form phrasal verbs

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1. Particle(n.)

   (Physics) An elementary particle.

   Etymology: [L. particula, dim. of pars, gen partis, a part: cf. F. particule. See Part, and cf. Parcel.]

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1. particle(Noun)

   A very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something.

   Etymology: From particule, and its source, particula, diminutive of pars.

2. particle(Noun)

   A word that has a particular grammatical function but does not obviously belong to any particular part of speech, such as the word to in English infinitives or O as the vocative particle.

   Etymology: From particule, and its source, particula, diminutive of pars.

3. particle(Noun)

   Any of various physical objects making up the constituent parts of an atom; an elementary particle or subatomic particle.

   Etymology: From particule, and its source, particula, diminutive of pars.

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1. Particle(noun)

   a minute part or portion of matter; a morsel; a little bit; an atom; a jot; as, a particle of sand, of wood, of dust

   Etymology: [L. particula, dim. of pars, gen partis, a part: cf. F. particule. See Part, and cf. Parcel.]

2. Particle(noun)

   any very small portion or part; the smallest portion; as, he has not a particle of patriotism or virtue

   Etymology: [L. particula, dim. of pars, gen partis, a part: cf. F. particule. See Part, and cf. Parcel.]

3. Particle(noun)

   a crumb or little piece of concecrated host

   Etymology: [L. particula, dim. of pars, gen partis, a part: cf. F. particule. See Part, and cf. Parcel.]

4. Particle(noun)

   the smaller hosts distributed in the communion of the laity

   Etymology: [L. particula, dim. of pars, gen partis, a part: cf. F. particule. See Part, and cf. Parcel.]

5. Particle(noun)

   a subordinate word that is never inflected (a preposition, conjunction, interjection); or a word that can not be used except in compositions; as, ward in backward, ly in lovely

   Etymology: [L. particula, dim. of pars, gen partis, a part: cf. F. particule. See Part, and cf. Parcel.]

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1. Particle

   Particle is an American jam band formed in Los Angeles in 2000. The original members were Dave Simmons, Steve Molitz, Eric Gould, and Darren Pujalet. Simmons died shortly after the formation of the band due to a sudden illness. Guitarist Charlie Hitchcock joined shortly thereafter. Along with The Disco Biscuits and Sound Tribe Sector 9, the group was among the first to blend rock, jazz, funk, and electronica into the milieu of what has been dubbed livetronica. Prior to 2006, the band's repertoire consisted entirely of instrumental material. The group made a name for itself and built an enthusiastic fan base, known as Particle People, by performing energetic late-night sets at festivals such as Bonnaroo. Reliance on word of mouth from fans, rather than advertising, allowed this group to sell out venues such as the Bowery Ballroom in New York City before they finally released their much anticipated first album, Launchpad, in early 2004. In April and May 2005 the group toured with former Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart as Hydra; the tour received mixed reviews from many Deadheads who were unaccustomed to Particle's electronic-based approach. Bassist Phil Lesh, also of the Grateful Dead, sat in with the band that summer.

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1. Particle

   pär′ti-kl, n. a little part: a very small portion: (physics) the minutest part into which a body can be divided: an atom: (gram.) an indeclinable word, as a preposition, a conjunction, an interjection: a word that can only be used in composition, as wise in sidewise: (R.C. Church) a crumb of consecrated bread, also the 'smaller breads' used in the communion of the laity.—adj. Partic′ular, relating to a part of anything: pertaining to a single person or thing: individual: special: worthy of special attention: concerned with or marking things single or distinct: exact: nice in taste: precise.—n. a distinct or minute part: a single point: a single instance: (pl.) details.—n. Particularisā′tion.—v.t. Partic′ularise, to mention the particulars of: to enumerate in detail: to give a special description of.—v.i. to mention or attend to single things or minute details.—ns. Partic′ularism, attention to one's own interest or party: a particular or minute description: the doctrine that salvation is offered only to particular individuals, the elect, and not freely to the whole race on condition of faith; Partic′ularist, one who holds the doctrine of particularism.—adj. Particularist′ic.—n. Particular′ity, quality of being particular: minuteness of detail: a single act or case: a single or a minute circumstance: something peculiar or singular.—adv. Partic′ularly, in an especial manner: in a high degree: (B.) in detail.—n. Partic′ularness.—adj. Partic′ulāte, having the form of a small particle.—In particular, specially, distinctly. [Fr.,—L. particula, dim. of pars, partis, a part.]

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1. Particle

   Particle is a product foundry which makes useful and inventive tools that marry technology and community riding the wave of the new media revolution.

British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'particle' in Nouns Frequency: #1644

How to pronounce particle?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of particle in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of particle in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of particle in a Sentence

1. Richard Lampitt:

   Particle size is only mentioned in passing... and yet this has a massive effect on the data presented and the conclusions reached.

2. Jane Porter:

   Happiness is a sunbeam, Which may pass through a thousand bosoms Without losing a particle of its original ray Nay, when it strikes on a kindred heart, Like the converged light on a mirror, It reflects itself with redoubled brightness. It is not perfected till it is shared.

3. Cristian Andrei Nica:

   Consciesness is just like a light particle. It may discover only the surface it can reach. While on our own, we like to believe that what we see is real. But when we come together, what we see is truth. Here is why we should learn to connect, understand and discover the world we share, with one another.

4. Vanna Bonta:

   How do we define consciousness, or what has been called the human soul or the spirit, if it can't be quantified as matter or a particle?... it can be quantified or observed just by a process of elimination.

5. Asier Marzo:

   What we have here is what we call an acoustic hologram - or what we have called an acoustic hologram because I think it's the first time it has been used, a traditional hologram it's made of light and you have flat surfaces. Nonetheless it creates a 3D light field. If you remember Star Wars you can see the robot R2D2 and it's broadcasting a 3D spaceship, even from a flat surface. So this is exactly the same; we have a flat surface and we are creating a 3D acoustic field that can surround the particle.

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