What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
microenvironmental
Example
The microenvironmental conditions in the soil determine the types of plants that can grow there. [microenvironmental: adjective]
Example
Cancer cells can alter the microenvironmental conditions around them to promote their own growth. [microenvironmental: adjective]
narrow
Example
The company has a narrow focus on a particular market segment. [narrow: adjective]
Example
I have a narrow range of interests when it comes to music. [narrow: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Narrow is more commonly used than microenvironmental in everyday language. Narrow is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while microenvironmental is less common and is mainly used in scientific or technical contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between microenvironmental and narrow?
Both microenvironmental and narrow can be used in formal or informal contexts, but microenvironmental is more likely to be used in technical or scientific writing, while narrow can be used in a wider range of contexts.