Microscopic

Pronunciation

• US enPR: 'mÄ«krÉ™'skŏpÄ­k, IPA: /ËŒmaɪkrəˈskÉ‘pɪk/
• Rhymes: -É’pɪk

Full definition of microscopic

Adjective

1. Of, or relating to microscopes or microscopy; microscopal.We supply all microscopic stains and other materials.
2. So small that it can only be seen using a microscope.The water was full of microscopic organisms.
3. Very small; minuteCompared to the galaxy, we are microscopic in scale.
4. Carried out with great attention to detail.The police carried out a microscopic search of the crime scene.
5. Able to see extremely minute objects.Why has not man a microscopic eye? — Alexander Pope.

Synonyms

Antonyms

• macroscopic

Related terms

• microscope
• macroscopic
• telescopic