microscopic

CEFRC1

/ˌmaɪ.kɹəˈskɒp.ɪk/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    So small that it can only be seen with a microscope.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    So small that it can only be seen with the aid of a microscope.

Examples

  • The author's verbiage produced a document of mammoth size and microscopic import.

  • This new state could in principle be any microscopic state.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Also pronounced

  • /ˌmɑe.kɹəˈskɔp.ɪk/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Very small; minute

  2. Of, or relating to microscopes or microscopy; microscopal

  3. Able to see extremely minute objects.

More examples

In context

  • Compared to the galaxy, we are microscopic in scale.

  • The water was full of microscopic organisms.

  • We supply all microscopic stains and other materials.

Antonyms

Quick test

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The bacteria are so small that they are blank and can only be seen with a strong lens.

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Origin

adjective

From microscope + -ic.