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- [mak-ruh-skop-ik]
- /ˌmæk rəˈskɒp ɪk/
- /ˌmæk·rəˈskɑp·ɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mak-ruh-skop-ik]
- /ˌmæk rəˈskɒp ɪk/
Definitions of macroscopic word
- adjective macroscopic visible to the naked eye. Compare microscopic (def 1). 1
- adjective macroscopic pertaining to large units; comprehensive. 1
- noun macroscopic Visible to the naked eye; not microscopic. 1
- adjective macroscopic of visible scale 1
- adjective macroscopic large enough to be visible to the naked eye 0
- adjective macroscopic comprehensive; concerned with large units 0
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Origin of macroscopic
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75; macro- + -scope + -ic
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Parts of speech for Macroscopic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
macroscopic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
macroscopic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for macroscopic
adj macroscopic
- apparent — An apparent situation, quality, or feeling seems to exist, although you cannot be certain that it does exist.
- comprehensive — Something that is comprehensive includes everything that is needed or relevant.
- observable — Able to be noticed or perceived; discernible.
- obvious — easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident: an obvious advantage.
- perceptible — capable of being perceived; recognizable; appreciable: a perceptible change in his behavior.
adjective macroscopic
- visible — that can be seen; perceptible to the eye: mountains visible in the distance.
Antonyms for macroscopic
adjective macroscopic
- microscopic — so small as to be invisible or indistinct without the use of the microscope: microscopic organisms. Compare macroscopic.
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