Microscopic

/ˌmaɪkɹəˈskɑpɪk/

Scrabble:21 ptsWWF:26 pts11 letters
Definition of Microscopic

adjective

  1. Of, or relating to microscopes or microscopy; microscopal

    "We supply all microscopic stains and other materials."

  2. So small that it can only be seen using a microscope.

    "The water was full of microscopic organisms."

  3. Very small; minute

    "Compared to the galaxy, we are microscopic in scale."

  4. Carried out with great attention to detail.

    "The police carried out a microscopic search of the crime scene."

  5. Able to see extremely minute objects.

    "Why has not man a microscopic eye? — Alexander Pope."

Anagrams of Microscopic

No exact anagrams found for "microscopic". This word has a unique letter combination.

Synonyms & Antonyms

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Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Microscopic"

Microscopic is a 11-letter word that scores 21 points in Scrabble and 26 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Microscopic" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "microscopic" is a high-scoring word.