Microscopic

/ˌmaɪ.krəˈskɒ.pɪk/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Relating to or denoting objects of a size too small to be seen without a microscope.

The scientist studied microscopic organisms that inhabit the soil.

So small as to be invisible or indistinguishable without the aid of a microscope.

The damage to the cells was only visible under microscopic examination.

Extremely small; tiny.

She used a microscopic needle for her delicate sewing work.

From the Greek 'mikros' meaning 'small' and 'skopein' meaning 'to look or examine'.

microscopic view

A perspective that focuses on very small details.

microscopic examination

A detailed inspection at a microscopic level.

microscope

An instrument used to see objects that are too small to be seen by the naked eye.

microbiology

The study of microscopic organisms.

Very small or insignificant.

That error is microscopic compared to the overall project.