macroscopic
adjective/ˌmækrəˈskɑpɪk/
Frequency rank: #17,758 most common English word
Meaning
large enough to be observed or examined by the naked eye, without the use of a microscope.
Example sentence
The scientist noted that the damage was macroscopic and could be seen without any special equipment.
Synonyms & related words
- visible
- observable
- naked-eye
- evident
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