microscopic

adjective/ˌmaɪkrəˈskɑpɪk/

Frequency rank: #8,870 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

Too small to be seen with the naked eye; visible only under a microscope.

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Example sentence

The scientists discovered microscopic organisms living inside the ancient ice core.

Synonyms & related words

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