MICROSCOPIC


Meaning of MICROSCOPIC in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ˌ m ī -kr ə - ' skä-pik

Variant: also mi · cro · scop · i · cal \ -pi-k ə l \

Function: adjective

Date: circa 1672

1 : resembling a microscope especially in perception

2 a : invisible or indistinguishable without the use of a microscope b : very small or fine or precise

3 : of, relating to, or conducted with the microscope or microscopy

– mi · cro · scop · i · cal · ly \ -pi-k( ə -)l ē \ adverb

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