microscopic meaning and definition

MICROSCOPIC adjective

Definition of microscopic (adjective)

1. of or relating to or used in microscopy
   • "microscopic analysis"; "microscopical examination"
   • synonyms: microscopical
2. visible under a microscope; using a microscope
   • synonyms: microscopical
3. extremely precise with great attention to details
   • "examined it with microscopic care"
4. so small as to be invisible without a microscope
   • "differences were microscopic"
   • synonyms: microscopical