atomy (plural atomy or atomies)
(archaic) A floating mote or speck of dust.
(archaic) An indivisible particle.
Synonym: atom
(archaic) A tiny being; a very small person.
atomy (plural atomies)
(archaic) A skeleton. [from 16th c.]
atomy (comparative more atomy, superlative most atomy)
Resembling a tiny particle; made up of tiny particles.
Source: Wiktionary
At"om*y, n.
Definition: An atom; a mite; a pigmy.
At"o*my, n. Etym: [For anatomy, taken as an atomy.]
Definition: A skeleton. [Ludicrous] Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
24 March 2025
(adjective) (music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply; “staccato applause”; “a staccato command”; “staccato notes”
Espresso is both a coffee beverage and a brewing method that originated in Italy. When making an espresso, a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure forces through finely-ground coffee beans. It has more caffeine per unit volume than most coffee beverages. Its smaller serving size will take three shots to equal a mug of standard brewed coffee.
