Atomic — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ə-ˈtä-mik/ atom·ic

Meaning & Definition of Atomic

Atomic (adjective)

  1. of, relating to, or concerned with atoms
  2. nuclear
  3. marked by acceptance of the theory of atomism

Atomic (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. very small in size

    "made atomic adjustments to the clock's mechanism to keep it from whirring as it ran"

    similar: bitsy, bitty, infinitesimal, itty-bitty, little bitty, microminiature, microscopic, miniature, minuscule, minute, teensy, teensy-weensy, teeny, teeny-weeny, tiny, wee, weeny
    related: baby, diminutive, dwarf, elfin, half-pint, Lilliputian, little, micro, mini, minikin, model, petite, pocket, pocket-size, pygmy, small, smallish, dinky, dwarfish, insignificant, pint-size, puny, scrubby, undersized
    opposite: astronomical, colossal, cosmic, elephantine, enormous, giant, gigantic, herculean, heroic, huge, immense, mammoth, massive, monster, monstrous, monumental, mountainous, planetary, prodigious, titanic, tremendous
    near: big, bulky, bumper, considerable, extensive, good, goodly, grand, great, gross, handsome, hefty, hulking, jumbo, king-size, large, largish, major, outsize, overgrown, overscale, oversize, sizable, substantial, super, whacking, whopping, formidable, grandiose, imposing, lofty, majestic, monolithic, staggering, stupendous, towering, boundless, cavernous, immeasurable, infinite, vast, vasty, voluminous

Related Entry: Atomic clock (noun)

Atomic clock is a different word from Atomic. The synonyms below are for atomic clock, not for atomic.

  1. as in alarm clock, time clock

    similar: alarm clock, cuckoo clock, grandfather clock, time clock, chronometer, clock, timekeeper, timepiece, timer, clepsydra, hourglass, sandglass, sundial, water clock, chronograph, stopwatch, watch

Related Entry: Atomic clocks (noun)

Atomic clocks is a different word from Atomic. The synonyms below are for atomic clocks, not for atomic.

  1. as in alarm clocks, time clocks

    similar: alarm clocks, cuckoo clocks, grandfather clocks, time clocks, chronometers, clocks, timekeepers, timepieces, timers, clepsydras, hourglasses, sandglasses, sundials, water clocks, chronographs, stopwatches, watches

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Atomic

The most common words with a similar meaning to Atomic:

bitsy, bitty, infinitesimal, itty-bitty, little bitty, microminiature, microscopic, miniature, minuscule, minute, teensy, teensy-weensy, teeny, teeny-weeny, tiny, wee, weeny

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Atomic

Words with the opposite meaning of Atomic:

astronomical, colossal, cosmic, elephantine, enormous, giant, gigantic, herculean, heroic, huge, immense, mammoth, massive, monster, monstrous, monumental, mountainous, planetary, prodigious, titanic, tremendous

Related Words for Atomic

baby, diminutive, dwarf, elfin, half-pint, Lilliputian, little, micro, mini, minikin, model, petite, pocket, pocket-size, pygmy, small, smallish, dinky, dwarfish, insignificant, pint-size, puny, scrubby, undersized

Near Antonyms of Atomic

big, bulky, bumper, considerable, extensive, good, goodly, grand, great, gross, handsome, hefty, hulking, jumbo, king-size, large, largish, major, outsize, overgrown, overscale, oversize, sizable, substantial, super, whacking, whopping, formidable, grandiose, imposing

Word Forms of Atomic

Derived words: atomically (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Atomic

First known use: 1678

Words & Phrases Containing Atomic

atomic bomb, atomic clock, atomic force microscope, atomic layer deposition, atomic mass, atomic mass unit, atomic number, atomic reactor, atomic theory

Frequently Asked Questions about Atomic

What does "Atomic" mean?

"Atomic" means of, relating to, or concerned with atoms. As an adjective, it is defined as: of, relating to, or concerned with atoms.

What is another word for "Atomic"?

Other words for "Atomic" include bitsy, bitty, infinitesimal, itty-bitty, little bitty, microminiature, microscopic and miniature. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Atomic" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Atomic"?

There are 41 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Atomic". Common alternatives include bitsy, bitty, infinitesimal, itty-bitty, little bitty, microminiature, microscopic, miniature, minuscule and minute.

What is the opposite of "Atomic"?

Antonyms of "Atomic" include astronomical, colossal, cosmic, elephantine, enormous, giant, gigantic and herculean. Near antonyms include big, bulky, bumper and considerable.

How do you use "Atomic" in a sentence?

Examples of "Atomic" in a sentence: "made atomic adjustments to the clock's mechanism to keep it from whirring as it ran".

Is "Atomic" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Atomic" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Atomic"?

"Atomic" is pronounced /ə-ˈtä-mik/ and divided into syllables as atom·ic.

What is the origin of the word "Atomic"?

First known use: 1678.