non-atomic
|non-a-tom-ic|
C1
/nɒn əˈtɒmɪk/
not involving atoms
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-atomic' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'atomic' from Greek 'atomos' meaning 'indivisible'.
Historical Evolution
'non-atomic' was formed by combining 'non-' with 'atomic', which evolved from the Greek word 'atomos'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not indivisible', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not involving atoms'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not consisting of or involving atoms.
The non-atomic structure of the material makes it unique.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 14:58