Meaning of microscopic in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    microscopic

    Definitions

    1. extremely precise with great attention to details

    Examples

    • « examined it with microscopic care »

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  2. 2. infinitely or immeasurably small

    Examples

    • « two minute whiplike threads of protoplasm »
    • « reduced to a microscopic scale »

    Synonyms

  3. Qualitative Adjective

    microscopic

    Definitions

    1. of or relating to or used in microscopy

    Examples

    • « microscopic analysis »
    • « microscopical examination »
  4. 2. too small to be seen except under a microscope

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