Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
microscopic
adjective
/ˌmaɪkrəˈskɒpɪk/
Definition
So small that it can only be seen with a microscope.
Examples
- Many microscopic organisms live in a drop of water.
- The researcher examined the microscopic structures of the tissue sample.
- Some diseases are caused by microscopic pathogens that are not visible to us.
Meaning
Referring to objects or organisms that are too tiny to be seen by the naked eye, often requiring scientific instruments for observation.
Synonyms
- tiny
- minuscule
- infinitesimal
- small-scale
