Microscopic

Pronunciation: /maɪ.krə.ˈskɑ.pɪk/

Definitions of microscopic

adjective relating to or used for viewing objects or structures that are too small to be seen with the naked eye

Example Sentences

A1 The microscope helped me see the microscopic details of the leaf.

A2 The scientist used a microscopic camera to study the tiny organisms.

B1 The doctor examined the patient's blood under a microscopic lens.

B2 The forensic team found microscopic traces of DNA at the crime scene.

C1 The researcher discovered a new species of bacteria using a sophisticated microscopic technique.

C2 The artist created intricate designs using microscopic precision in his work.

Examples of microscopic in a Sentence

formal The scientist used a microscope to observe the microscopic organisms.

informal You need a magnifying glass to see those microscopic bugs.

slang Those microscopic critters are so tiny, you can barely see them!

figurative The impact of her words was like a microscopic needle pricking at his conscience.

Grammatical Forms of microscopic

• past tense: microscoped
• plural: microscopics
• comparative: more microscopic
• superlative: most microscopic
• present tense: microscopic
• future tense: will be microscopic
• perfect tense: has been microscopic
• continuous tense: is being microscopic
• singular: microscopic
• positive degree: microscopic
• infinitive: to microscopic
• gerund: microscoping
• participle: microscopic

Origin and Evolution of microscopic

First Known Use: 1674 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'microscopic' originated from the combination of the Greek words 'micros' meaning small and 'skopein' meaning to look at.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe things that are too small to be seen with the naked eye, the term 'microscopic' has evolved to refer to the study or use of microscopes and the observation of small objects or organisms.