Molecular
/məˈlɛkjʊlə/
Definitions
Relating to or consisting of molecules; of or pertaining to molecules.
/məˈlɛkjʊlə/
Relating to or consisting of molecules.
The molecular structure of water allows it to be a liquid at room temperature.
💡 Simply: Imagine a tiny building block. Molecular means things that are made of these tiny blocks, like water or the air you breathe!
👶 For kids: About the really, really, REALLY tiny parts that things are made of, like the tiny building blocks.
More Examples
Scientists are studying the molecular composition of the new drug.
Molecular physics is a branch of physics that studies the physical properties of molecules.
How It's Used
"Molecular biology studies the structure and function of macromolecules."
"The molecular structure of DNA is a double helix."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From French *moléculaire*, from *molécule* ("molecule"), from Late Latin *molecula* ("small mass"), diminutive of Latin *moles* ("mass, barrier").
The term 'molecular' gained prominence in scientific discourse during the 19th and 20th centuries with the rise of chemistry and biology.
Memory tip
Think of 'molecule' as the core unit. 'Molecular' describes something *about* those core units.
Word Origin
"small mass"