microscopic

adjective

ˌmī-krə-ˈskä-pik How to pronounce microscopic (audio)
variants also microscopical
Definition of microscopicnext
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 Chiggers are soft bodied and are vulnerable to sharp microscopic material in diatomaceous earth. — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 22 July 2026 Many people are avoiding lettuce in the midst of the ongoing outbreak of Cyclospora, a microscopic parasite that can contaminate fresh produce and cause days—or even weeks—of miserable gastrointestinal illness. — Angela Haupt, Time, 22 July 2026 Doing this creates microscopic dust, which is an immediate health hazard. — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2026 Symptoms, treatment Cyclosporiasis is caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. — Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for microscopic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for microscopic
  1. tiny
  2. minuscule
  3. miniature
Adjective
  • One tiny decision can act as a huge catalyst for your life path to unfold in a new way.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Spain's Ministry of the Interior said more than 48,000 migrants who arrived at the border of the tiny territory of Ceuta have been sent back to Morocco.
    — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of tiny
Adjective
  • The minuscule particles can lead to breathing problems like bronchitis and cause inflammation that aggravates diabetes, heart disease and other health conditions.
    — Dakota Smith, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • Scientists at Aalto University in Finland have built the world’s first cyclic heat engine, operating inside a superconducting circuit and using a minuscule amount of heat from a quantum refrigerator to convert it into useful work.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Definition of minuscule
Adjective
  • Their surfaces are filled with miniature figures, mythical creatures and motifs drawn from Chinese mythology, inviting close observation.
    — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The newest high-tech weapon in the endless war against the world’s deadliest killer is a miniature hunter-killer drone that chops mosquitoes out of mid-air.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026
Definition of miniature

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