n.
Pronunciation: ' ma-( ˌ )kr ō
Function: adjective
Etymology: macr-
Date: 1923
1 : being large, thick, or exceptionally prominent
2 a : of, involving, or intended for use with relatively large quantities or on a large scale b : of or relating to macroeconomics
3 : GROSS 1C
4 : of or relating to a macro lens or to close-up photography