macroscopic

adjective

mac·​ro·​scop·​ic ˌma-krə-ˈskä-pik 

1

: observable by the naked eye

2

: involving large units or elements

macroscopically

ˌma-krə-ˈskä-pi-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of macroscopic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The ring will be able to track a variety of datasets and metrics such as temperature, heart rate and respiratory rate in order to better provide users a more macroscopic understanding of their pregnancy health. —Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025

The breakthrough is being touted as the first macroscopic proof that hexagonal diamond really exists as a distinct, stable structure. —Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2025

That doesn’t really happen in our everyday macroscopic world. —Quanta Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025

But until recently, measurements that directly link microscopic arrangement to macroscopic strength have been scarce. —Mohamed Khalil Elhachimi, The Conversation, 16 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

macro- + -scopic (in microscopic)

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for macroscopic

• arthroscopic
• barotropic
• cystoscopic
• endoscopic
• gyroscopic
• hygroscopic
• isentropic
• isotopic
• isotropic
• microscopic
• orthotopic
• orthotropic

Kids Definition

macroscopic

adjective

mac·​ro·​scop·​ic ˌmak-rə-ˈskäp-ik 

: large enough to be observed by the naked eye

macroscopic animals

Medical Definition

macroscopic

adjective

mac·​ro·​scop·​ic ˌmak-rə-ˈskäp-ik 

: large enough to be observed by the naked eye compare microscopic sense 2, submicroscopic, ultramicroscopic sense 1

macroscopically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb