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单词 microscopically
释义

microscopic

adjective

mi·​cro·​scop·​ic ˌmī-krə-ˈskä-pik How to pronounce microscopic (audio)
variants or less commonly microscopical
ˌmī-krə-ˈskä-pi-kəl How to pronounce microscopic (audio)
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
microscopically
ˌmī-krə-ˈskä-pi-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce microscopic (audio)
adverb

Synonyms

  • atomic
  • bitsy
  • bitty
  • infinitesimal
  • itty-bitty
  • itsy-bitsy
  • little bitty
  • microminiature
  • miniature
  • minuscule
  • minute
  • teensy
  • teensy-weensy
  • teeny
  • teeny-weeny
  • tiny
  • wee
  • weeny
  • weensy
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Example Sentences

At this point, the embryo is a microscopic clump of only 100 cells. There is a microscopic crack in the diamond. He has a microscopic attention span. He recorded every aspect of his trip in microscopic detail. a microscopic study of plant tissues
Recent Examples on the Web Both droplets and aerosol particles consist of microscopic spheres of liquid, and scientists distinguish between them based on the size of those tiny globules. Jv Chamary, Forbes, 29 May 2021 When inhaled, these microscopic particles — 30 times smaller than a human hair — can venture deep into the lungs and into the bloodstream, increasing the chance of lung disease and potentially triggering a heart attack or stroke. Tony Briscoestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2022 Resia Pretorius, a physiologist at Stellenbosch University in South Africa, believes that most long Covid symptoms can be traced back to microscopic blood clots that block tiny vessels and prevent oxygen from reaching the body’s tissues. Marla Broadfoot, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Aug. 2022 Then there’s a microscopic amount for MENA [Middle Eastern, North African] actors. Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 Like microneedling, the ATS Air Shot creates microscopic passages in the skin to aid with deeper skin-care product absorption, Kim explains. Devon Abelman, Allure, 18 Aug. 2022 Chipmakers then etch away the material that hasn’t been exposed to the light, creating a pattern for a computer chip’s microscopic circuitry. oregonlive, 17 Aug. 2022 But Trump cannot think outside his own microscopic worldview. Ana Marie Cox, The New Republic, 4 Aug. 2022 Speaking to Fox News Digital on Monday, longtime forensic pathologist Dr. Cyril Wecht said the additional studies likely consist of a toxicology examination, and microscopic testing to check for any disorders. Stephanie Pagones, Fox News, 1 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1672, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

microscopic

adjective

mi·​cro·​scop·​ic ˌmī-krə-ˈskä-pik How to pronounce microscopic (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or conducted with the microscope
a microscopic examination
2
: so small as to be visible only through a microscope : very tiny
a microscopic crack

Medical Definition

microscopic

adjective

mi·​cro·​scop·​ic ˌmī-krə-ˈskäp-ik How to pronounce microscopic (audio)
variants or microscopical
-i-kəl How to pronounce microscopic (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or conducted with the microscope or microscopy
2
: so small or fine as to be invisible or indistinguishable without the use of a microscope compare macroscopic, submicroscopic, ultramicroscopic sense 1

microscopically

adverb

as in minutely

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • minutely
  • systematically
  • comprehensively
  • exhaustively
  • intensively
  • meticulously
  • broadly
  • extensively
  • thoroughly
  • sweepingly
  • widely
  • completely
  • fully
  • detailedly
  • inside out
  • all out
  • full blast
  • totally
  • globally
  • conclusively
  • roundly
  • definitely
  • generally
  • consummately
  • encyclopedically
  • perfectly
  • through and through

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • randomly
  • haphazardly
  • narrowly
  • imperfectly
  • superficially
  • desultorily
  • aimlessly
  • inadequately
  • summarily
  • cursorily
  • shallowly
  • sketchily
  • vaguely
  • indeterminately
  • nebulously
  • hit or miss
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