Microscopic

adjective

/ˌmaɪkɹəˈskɑpɪk/

Word Frequency: 6.3

Definitions

1.adjectiveOf, or relating to microscopes or microscopy; microscopal

"We supply all microscopic stains and other materials."

2.adjectiveSo small that it can only be seen using a microscope.

"The water was full of microscopic organisms."

3.adjectiveVery small; minute

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

4.adjectiveCarried out with great attention to detail.

"The police carried out a microscopic search of the crime scene."

5.adjectiveAble to see extremely minute objects.

"Why has not man a microscopic eye? — Alexander Pope."

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