microscopic

[ˌmaɪkrəˈskɒpɪk]

microscopic Definition

• 1. so small as to be visible only with a microscope
• 2. extremely small

Using microscopic: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "microscopic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The bacteria are microscopic and can only be seen under a microscope.

• Example

  The difference between the two samples was microscopic.

• Example

  The company made a microscopic profit this quarter.

microscopic Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for microscopic

• tiny
• minuscule
• infinitesimal

Antonyms for microscopic

• huge
• gigantic
• enormous

Phrases with microscopic

• microscopic examination

  an examination of something using a microscope

  Example

  The doctor ordered a microscopic examination of the tissue sample.

• microscopic world

  the world of tiny organisms or particles that can only be seen under a microscope

  Example

  The study of the microscopic world is important in understanding many biological processes.

• microscopic view

  a close-up view of something, often seen through a microscope

  Example

  The scientist took a microscopic view of the cell structure.

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Summary: microscopic in Brief

The term 'microscopic' [ˌmaɪkrəˈskɒpɪk] refers to something so small that it can only be seen with a microscope. It is often used to describe extremely small things, such as bacteria or differences between samples. The phrase 'microscopic examination' refers to an examination of something using a microscope, while 'microscopic world' describes the world of tiny organisms or particles that can only be seen under a microscope.