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particle
/ˈpɑɹtək(ə)l/
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What does particle mean?
noun
- A very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something.
- Any of various physical objects making up the constituent parts of an atom; an elementary particle or subatomic particle.
- A part of speech that has no inherent lexical definition but must be associated with another word to impart meaning, often a grammatical category: for example, the English word to in a full infinitive phrase (to eat) or O in a vocative phrase (O Canada), or as a discourse marker (mmm).
More meanings (3)
noun
- A part of speech which cannot be inflected.
- In the Roman Catholic church, a crumb of consecrated bread; also the smaller breads used in the communion of the laity.
- A little bit.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈpɑɹtək(ə)l/
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“I thought you were, by your packing,” replied Mrs. Yeobright in a voice from which every particle of emotion was painfully excluded.
Not a particle of dust will be found in the darkest corner, for if any exists the host is not a tea-master.
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Although compost heaps are made of much larger particles than soil, the relationship between particle size and surface area is the same.
Not a particle of dust is whirled in the funnel of the cyclone but God identifies it, and has marked its path.
Nobody seems to have a particle of sympathy for their very natural inquisitiveness, or even to take any notice of their presence.