MICROSCOPIC

/ˌmaɪkɹəˈskɑpɪk/

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M(3) I(1) C(3) R(1) O(1) S(1) C(3) O(1) P(3) I(1) C(3)

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Definition

/ˌmaɪkɹəˈskɑpɪk/

adjective

Of, or relating to microscopes or microscopy; microscopal
“We supply all microscopic stains and other materials.”
So small that it can only be seen using a microscope.
“The water was full of microscopic organisms.”
Very small; minute
“Compared to the galaxy, we are microscopic in scale.”
Carried out with great attention to detail.
“The police carried out a microscopic search of the crime scene.”
Able to see extremely minute objects.
“Why has not man a microscopic eye? — Alexander Pope.”