ATOMIC relates to atoms, the fundamental units of matter, or describes something extremely small or indivisible. In word games, this scientific 6-letter word scores 10 base points with its balanced letter distribution.
Yes. ATOMIC is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 10 points in Scrabble, 12 in Words With Friends and 11 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.
| Letter | A | T | O | M | I | C | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| Words With Friends | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 12 |
| Wordfeud | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 |
ATOMIC primarily refers to anything related to atoms - the basic building blocks of all matter. In physics, atomic theory revolutionized our understanding of the universe, revealing that all substances consist of incredibly tiny particles with specific properties and behaviors.
The atomic age began with the discovery of radioactivity and nuclear fission, leading to both peaceful applications like nuclear medicine and power generation, and destructive ones like atomic weapons. The term "atomic" became culturally significant after 1945, symbolizing both human achievement and existential threat.
In computing, "atomic" operations are indivisible actions that complete entirely or not at all - crucial for database integrity and concurrent programming. This usage extends the word's meaning of "indivisible" into the digital realm, where atomic transactions prevent data corruption.
ATOMIC derives from the Greek word "atomos" (ἄτομος), meaning "indivisible" or "uncuttable." The ancient Greek philosophers Leucippus and Democritus coined this term around 440 BCE to describe what they believed were the smallest, indivisible particles of matter.
Anagrams: no other word uses exactly the letters of ATOMIC.
Hooks: no front hooks; back ATOMICS.
Words inside ATOMIC: 43 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: CAMOCOMAMICACAMCOATIMACMICMOCATOMCIAOCOATMOAT. See all words from ATOMIC.