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单词 microscopic
释义 mi·cro·scop·ic
\| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|skäpik, -pēk\ adjective
or mi·cro·scop·i·cal \-pə̇kəl, -pēk-\
Etymology: microscopic from (assumed) New Latin microscopicus, from New Latin microscopium + Latin icus -ic; microscopical from (assumed) New Latin microscopicus + English -al
1.
 a. usually microscopical : of, relating to, or conducted with the microscope or microscopy
  < microscopical examination >
 b. : attainable by use of the microscope
  < microscopic accuracy >
2. : resembling a microscope : able to see very minute objects
 < the microscopic eye of the engraver — American Guide Series: New Jersey >
3.
 a. : so small or fine as to be invisible or not clearly distinguished without the use of a microscope
  < microscopic plants >
  < microscopic crystallization >
  — often distinguished from submicroscopic and ultramicroscopic; opposed to macroscopic
 b. bc very small or fine
  < a microscopic dog >
  < no matter how microscopic his wage — Irving Stone >
  < microscopic division of labor — P.M.Mazur >
 c. : extremely accurate or meticulous
  < examined the object with microscopic care >
Synonyms: see small
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