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MICROSCOPIC
microscopic, microscopical
(adjective) so small as to be invisible without a microscope; “differences were microscopic”
microscopic
(adjective) extremely precise with great attention to details; “examined it with microscopic care”
microscopic, microscopical
(adjective) visible under a microscope; using a microscope
microscopic, microscopical
(adjective) of or relating to or used in microscopy; “microscopic analysis”; “microscopical examination”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
microscopic (comparative more microscopic, superlative most microscopic)
Of, or relating to microscopes or microscopy; microscopal
So small that it can only be seen using a microscope.
Very small; minute
Carried out with great attention to detail.
Able to see extremely minute objects.
Synonyms
• See also tiny
Antonyms
• macroscopic
Source: Wiktionary
Mi`cro*scop"ic, Mi`cro*scop"ic*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. microscopique.]
1. Of or pertaining to the microscope or to microscopy; made with a microscope; as, microscopic observation.
2. Able to see extremely minute objects. Why has not man a microscopic eye Pope.
3. Very small; visible only by the aid of a microscope; as, a microscopic insect.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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