Main Entry: mi·cro·scop·ic

Pronunciation: \ˌmī-krə-ˈskä-pik\

Variant(s): also mi·cro·scop·i·cal \-pi-kəl\

Function: adjective

Date: circa 1672

1 : resembling a microscope especially in perception
2 a : invisible or indistinguishable without the use of a microscope b : very small or fine or precise
3 : of, relating to, or conducted with the microscope or microscopy

— mi·cro·scop·i·cal·ly \-pi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb