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Intrinsically vs Atomic - What's the difference?

intrinsically | atomic |

As an adverb intrinsically

is in an intrinsic manner; internally; essentially.

As an adjective atomic is

atomic.

intrinsically

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In an intrinsic manner; internally; essentially.
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    atomic

    English

    Adjective

  • (physics, chemistry) Of or relating to atoms
    • A stream of atomic hydrogen is emitted
  • Of or employing nuclear energy or processes
    • We built a small atomic bomb in the garage
  • Infinitesimally small
    • The hairs on a bedbug are almost atomic
  • Unable to be split or made any smaller
    • A bit is an atomic item of data
  • (computing) Said of an operation that is guaranteed to either complete fully, or not at all.
    • In order to avoid race conditions, this operation has to be atomic

    Antonyms

    * molecular (1)

    Derived terms

    * atomically * atomic bomb * atomic charge * atomic cocktail * atomicity * atomic mass * atomic wedgie * atomic weight