atomic note

English

Etymology

From atomic +‎ note.

Noun

atomic note (plural atomic notes)

1. A small, self-contained digital note focusing on a single, core idea, making it an independent, reusable building block for knowledge; concise enough to be understood on its own but connected to other relevant notes creating an interconnected web; often used in Zettelkasten or personal knowledge management systems like Obsidian.

   Coordinate term: fleeting note

Synonyms

• atomic Zettel (coined in reference to Zettelkasten)