Microscopic Definition & Meaning

microscopic
adjective
  1. of or relating to or used in microscopy; "microscopic analysis"; "microscopical examination"
  2. visible under a microscope; using a microscope
  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"

"Microscopic" in song lyrics

See how microscopic is used in real songs:

  • "I assault the mic and rock it stompin out the microscopic"
    7L and Esoteric f/ Virtuoso — Headswell
  • "Miniature, minute, itty bitty, microscopic"
    9th Prince f/ RZA — Tribute to the 5th Brother
  • "A young mans logic, filled with garbage can be so microscopic"
    Capital-X f/ Akir — Life

Usage tips for "microscopic"

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