Microcosmic

Pronunciation: /maɪkroʊˈkɒzmɪk/

Definitions of microcosmic

adjective relating to or characteristic of a microcosm; on a very small scale

Example Sentences

A1 The ant colony can be seen as a microcosmic version of a society.

A2 The pond ecosystem is a microcosmic representation of the larger natural world.

B1 The family dynamics in the play serve as a microcosmic example of societal issues.

B2 The behavior of the characters in the novel reflects the microcosmic struggles of humanity.

C1 The artist's intricate miniature sculptures create a microcosmic world within each piece.

C2 The microscopic organisms in the soil form a complex and microcosmic ecosystem.

Examples of microcosmic in a Sentence

formal The study of microcosmic organisms is essential for understanding ecosystem dynamics.

informal Looking through a microscope reveals a whole microcosmic world you never knew existed.

slang Dude, the microcosmic details of that situation are mind-blowing!

figurative The small town served as a microcosmic representation of society as a whole.

Grammatical Forms of microcosmic

• past tense: microcosmiced
• plural: microcosmics
• comparative: more microcosmic
• superlative: most microcosmic
• present tense: microcosmics
• future tense: will microcosmic
• perfect tense: have microcosmiced
• continuous tense: is microcosming
• singular: microcosmic
• positive degree: microcosmic
• infinitive: to microcosm
• gerund: microcosming
• participle: microcosmicking

Origin and Evolution of microcosmic

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'microcosmic' originated from the Greek word 'microkosmos', which means 'small world'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of philosophy to refer to a small world that reflects the larger world, the term 'microcosmic' has evolved to also describe something extremely small or on a miniature scale.