Molecule — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈmä-li-ˌkyül/ mol·e·cule

Meaning & Definition of Molecule

Molecule (noun)

  1. the smallest particle of a substance that retains all the properties of the substance and is composed of one or more atoms
  2. a tiny bit, particle

Molecule (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a very small piece

    "not a molecule of sense in that girl"

    similar: atom, bit, crumb, dribble, fleck, flyspeck, grain, granule, morsel, mote, nubbin, nugget, particle, patch, scrap, scruple, snip, snippet, speck, tittle
    related: ace, dab, dash, driblet, drop, fraction, haet (chiefly Scottish), halfpenny, ha'penny, iota, jot, kenning (chiefly Scottish), lick, minim, mite, modicum, nutshell, ounce, pinch, shred, smatter, smidgen, spot, strain, streak, suspicion, taste, touch, trace, whisper, whit, bite, mouthful, nibble, tidbit, fragment, part, portion, section, chip, flake, shard, shiver, sliver, splinter, clipping, paring, shaving, smithereens
    near: chunk, gob, hunk, lump, slab, abundance, barrel, bucket, bushel, deal, heaps, loads, mass, mountain, peck, pile, pot, profusion, quantity, raft, scads, stack, volume, wad, wealth

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Molecule

The most common words with a similar meaning to Molecule:

atom, bit, crumb, dribble, fleck, flyspeck, grain, granule, morsel, mote, nubbin, nugget, particle, patch, scrap, scruple, snip, snippet, speck, tittle

Related Words for Molecule

ace, dab, dash, driblet, drop, fraction, haet, halfpenny, ha'penny, iota, jot, kenning, lick, minim, mite, modicum, nutshell, ounce, pinch, shred, smatter, smidgen, spot, strain, streak, suspicion, taste, touch, trace, whisper

Near Antonyms of Molecule

chunk, gob, hunk, lump, slab, abundance, barrel, bucket, bushel, deal, heaps, loads, mass, mountain, peck, pile, pot, profusion, quantity, raft, scads, stack, volume, wad, wealth

Origin & Etymology of Molecule

French molécule, from New Latin molecula, diminutive of Latin moles mass

First known use: 1701

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Molecule

  • Topics: Science & Research

Frequently Asked Questions about Molecule

What does "Molecule" mean?

"Molecule" means the smallest particle of a substance that retains all the properties of the substance and is composed of one or more atoms. As a noun, it is defined as: the smallest particle of a substance that retains all the properties of the substance and is composed of one or more atoms.

What is another word for "Molecule"?

Other words for "Molecule" include atom, bit, crumb, dribble, fleck, flyspeck, grain and granule. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Molecule" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Molecule"?

There are 69 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Molecule". Common alternatives include atom, bit, crumb, dribble, fleck, flyspeck, grain, granule, morsel and mote.

How do you use "Molecule" in a sentence?

Examples of "Molecule" in a sentence: "not a molecule of sense in that girl".

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

"Molecule" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Molecule"?

"Molecule" is pronounced /ˈmä-li-ˌkyül/ and divided into syllables as mol·e·cule.

What is the origin of the word "Molecule"?

"Molecule" comes from French molécule, from New Latin molecula, diminutive of Latin moles mass. First known use: 1701.

What is another word for "Molecule" meaning "a very small piece"?

When "Molecule" (noun) means a very small piece, synonyms include atom, bit, crumb, dribble, fleck and flyspeck.