particle

/pˈɑɹtəkəl/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
2. a body having finite mass and internal structure but negligible dimensions
3. a function word that can be used in English to form phrasal verbs

Synonyms for particle

• atom
• molecule
• corpuscle
• mote
• speck
• subatomic particle

Words that rhyme with particle

• article