MICROSCOPIC Synonyms: 118 Similar and Opposite Words

microscopic

adjective

ˌmī-krə-ˈskä-pik

variants also microscopical

Definition of microscopic

as in tiny

very small in size even a microscopic speck of dust in the eye will cause pain

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Recent Examples of microscopic Burning fireballs, liquids, lasers and ferrofluid were also filmed to provide starting points for the microscopic effects. — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 18 Oct. 2026 Researchers have found that finetuning composition of microscopic layers could yield major performance improvements in devices. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026 Root’s climate-tech company, Matter, created Regen, a universal, reusable, and self-cleaning filter for laundry machines that captures up to 97% of microscopic clothing fibers that would otherwise end up in wastewater systems. — Matt Alderton, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 Tiny, microscopic plankton grow, feeding larger plankton that are eaten by many species, including fish and manta rays. — Lauren Sommer, NPR, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for microscopic

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Adjective

But SpaceX would just go from EPS that’s a minuscule negative to a tiny positive.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
This tiny wearable device could record thousands of individual neurons simultaneously as animals swim, play, explore, and interact naturally.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of tiny

Adjective

For many of the adults buying them, miniature chairs are design objects as well as children’s furniture.

— Steven Weill, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026
The savory selection was pleasant enough, but the pastries and miniature cakes were genuinely excellent.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of miniature

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