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atomic
This term carries a heavy duality of meaning. In scientific and historical contexts, it often evokes a sense of immense, volatile power and the destructive potential of the mid-twentieth century. It suggests a scale so small it is invisible, yet capable of altering the entire physical world.
In modern computing and logic, the word shifts toward a sense of integrity and stability. Here, it describes a process that cannot be broken down into smaller steps, ensuring that a system remains consistent and preventing partial, corrupted updates.
Meanings
Relating to an atom or atoms, especially the nucleus.
The scientists studied the atomic structure of gold.
Relating to the energy released during nuclear fission or fusion.
The city was devastated by an atomic bomb.
Indivisible or irreducible, referring to the smallest possible unit of a system.
The database transaction is atomic, meaning it either completes entirely or not at all.