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 The illness is caused by ingesting food or water contaminated with the microscopic cyclospora parasite, though the CDC says direct person-to-person transmission is unlikely. — Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Reinventing copper wires Copper is widely used for microscopic processor wires (interconnects) because of its high electrical conductivity. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026 Cases of the intestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite are surging across the US, with nearly 7,000 cases confirmed or under investigation since May 1, according to data published Tuesday by the CDC. — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 16 July 2026 These lesions can also be microscopic and difficult to detect. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for microscopic

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Things slowly improved as drummers were encouraged at Arrowhead, but even a big turnout of 20,000 fans looked tiny in a stadium that could seat four times that number.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
Unlike a felt-tip pen, which delivers a relatively consistent line, a brush liner behaves more like a tiny paintbrush.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026

Definition of tiny

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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

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The suits are equipped with miniature oxygen generators that allow the cockroaches to survive for up to three hours underwater or in low-oxygen conditions.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 July 2026
What if, with the aid of sensors and miniature robotics, engines could be built to self-repair?

— Beena Ammanath, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

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