microscopic

• Beschreibt etwas, das extrem klein ist, oft so klein, dass es ohne Mikroskop nicht zu sehen ist; auch im übertragenen Sinne für unbedeutend oder geringfügig.

Describes something extremely small, often too small to be seen without a microscope.

1. Relating to microscopyB2formalscientific

   Of or relating to the use of a microscope or the field of microscopy.

   Mikroskopisch

   • The laboratory acquired new microscopic equipment for cell analysis.
   • Microscopic techniques have advanced significantly in recent decades.
   • She specializes in microscopic examination of tissue samples.

   Synonymemicroscopical

2. Visible only with a microscopeB1formalscientific

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

   Mikroskopisch

   • Bacteria are microscopic organisms that require a microscope to be seen.
   • The sample contained microscopic particles of dust.
   • Microscopic algae form the base of many aquatic food chains.

   Synonymeinfinitesimalmicroscopicalminusculeminutetiny

   Antonymemacroscopicvisible

3. Extremely precise or detailedB2informal

   Characterized by great attention to detail and extreme precision.

   Akribisch

   • The engineer performed a microscopic inspection of the circuit board.
   • Her microscopic analysis of the contract revealed several hidden clauses.
   • The artist's work shows a microscopic level of detail.

   Synonymedetailedexactmeticulousminutepainstakingpreciserigorousscrupulousthorough

   Antonymecarelessimpreciseinaccuratenegligentsloppy

4. Invisible without a microscopeB1formalscientific

   So small that it cannot be seen without the aid of a microscope.

   Mikroskopisch klein

   • Many microscopic creatures live in a single drop of pond water.
   • The virus is microscopic and cannot be seen by the naked eye.
   • Microscopic cracks in the metal were detected using special equipment.

   Synonymemicroscopical

   Antonymegigantichugemacroscopicvisible