microscopic

adjective
UK: /ˌmaɪ.krəˈskɒp.ɪk/
US: /ˌmaɪ.krəˈskɑː.pɪk/

  1. Extremely small; only visible with a microscope.

    1. The bacteria were microscopic and hard to see.
    2. The scientist studied microscopic organisms found in the ocean depths using advanced imaging techniques.

  2. So small as to be insignificant or negligible.

    1. The changes were microscopic, almost unnoticeable.
    2. The company experienced only a microscopic increase in sales last quarter, signaling a need for revised marketing strategies.

Synonyms

minute minuscule infinitesimal imperceptible tiny

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "microscopic" in English means: Extremely small; only visible with a microscope., So small as to be insignificant or negligible..

The phonetic transcription of "microscopic" is /ˌmaɪ.krəˈskɒp.ɪk/ in British English and /ˌmaɪ.krəˈskɑː.pɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "microscopic": minute, minuscule, infinitesimal, imperceptible, tiny.

Example usage of "microscopic": "The bacteria were microscopic and hard to see.". More examples on the page.