particle
/ˈpɑːrtɪkl/
par · ti · cle
ˈpɑːr · tɪ · kl
English Definition
n. very small piece
Significado en Español
partícula
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hạt, hạt nhỏ
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Example Sentence
Dust particles float in the air.
空气中飘浮着灰尘微粒。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
part(part) + icle(small)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “particle”?
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A
Speck
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B
Wave
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C
River
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D
Mountain
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A — Speck.
“particle” means n. very small piece
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
A single tiny ______ of dust floated in the beam of sunlight.
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A
mountain
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B
particle
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C
ocean
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D
boulder
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B — particle.
“particle” means n. very small piece
Common questions about “particle”
What does “particle” mean?
particle — n. very small piece. In Chinese: 微粒，颗粒.
How do you pronounce “particle”?
particle is pronounced /ˈpɑːrtɪkl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: par · ti · cle.
How do you use “particle” in a sentence?
Dust particles float in the air. (空气中飘浮着灰尘微粒。)
What are synonyms for “particle”?
bit, speck — all close in meaning to particle (n. very small piece).
Is “particle” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. particle appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “particle”?
part(part) + icle(small)
