microscopic — so small as to be visible only with a microscope; extremely small
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: so small as to be visible only with a microscope; extremely small
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmaɪkrəˈskɑːpɪk/
Example Sentences
- My cooking skills are so bad that even microscopic bacteria refuse to live on my leftovers.
- The detective found microscopic evidence that solved the case.
- His attention to microscopic details makes him an excellent watchmaker.
microscopic
ADJECTIVE[/ˌmaɪkrəˈskɑːpɪk/]
so small as to be visible only with a microscope; extremely small
The scientist spots microscopic bacteria wriggling on the glass slide.
From telescopic stars to microscopic scars!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Greek mikros (small) and skopein (to see). It emerged as a scientific term in the 17th century following the invention of the microscope, originally describing the ability to observe extremely small objects.
Breakdown
mikro- (small) + scop- (see, observe) + -ic (relating to, having the quality of). The suffix -ic transforms the compound into an adjective meaning 'of or relating to small-scale observation'.
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📝Examples
“My cooking skills are so bad that even microscopic bacteria refuse to live on my leftovers.”
“The detective found microscopic evidence that solved the case.”
“His attention to microscopic details makes him an excellent watchmaker.”
“The microscopic world revealed by the electron microscope is fascinating.”
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