MICROSCOPICAL 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 Some of this year’s winners and honorable mentions included tiny jellyfish larvae swimming inside water droplets, a colorful sea slug wiggling along and many different forms of cells exploring their microscopic worlds. — Adrianne Morales, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2026 In simple terms, TERA-print sells a tabletop printer that etches microscopic designs onto specialized surfaces for use in bioengineering and similar laboratory applications. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 16 Sep. 2026 The winner this time was Tanya Roberts, a former Clairol and Ultra Brite model whom Spelling once again squeezed into ever-more-microscopic bikinis. — Michael Callahan, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026 And some designers viewed the world through a microscopic lens, homing in on human hands and all things artisanal. — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for microscopic

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Wool makes up a tiny percentage of fashion’s fiber basket, and in sustainability circles, it is often touted as a perfect playground for better farming practices, and a natural alternative to synthetic performance fabrics.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2026
His partner, six-time DWTS competitor Britt Stewart, speaks to him quietly, offering gentle direction and making tiny posture adjustments that instantly sharpen his moves.

— Lily Moayeri, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of tiny

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The difference between either posture is likely to be minuscule, with Chairman Kevin Warsh left to take a side and persuade his fellow officials.

— Jeff Cox, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026
While average hourly earnings for all employees on private nonfarm payrolls rose a healthy 10 cents in August – after a minuscule rise in July – workers on balance are still seeing prices rise faster than their annual pay.

— Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of minuscule

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