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microscopical

microscopical

9.1
So small that you can only see it with a microscope
  • adjective
  • /ˌmaɪkrəˈskɒpɪkəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : microscópico
  • These organisms are microscopical and can only be seen under a microscope.

Examples

  • Only a microscopical trace of the substance remained after the reaction.

  • The differences between the two minerals are microscopical and require special equipment to detect.

  • Under microscopical examination, the sample revealed hidden structures not seen with the naked eye.

  • The microscopical details of the specimen fascinated the researchers.

  • Only a microscopical trace of the substance remained after the reaction.

  • The differences between the two minerals are microscopical and require special equipment to detect.

  • These organisms are microscopical and can only be seen under a microscope.

Synonyms

microscopic
vsmicroscopical
52 4.8

So small that only a microscope can see it

is the same meaning but presented in a different form
submicroscopic
vsmicroscopical
  • Specialized
1 8.2

Too small to see with the naked eye or a normal microscope

is visible with a regular microscope rather than being too small
ultramicroscopic
vsmicroscopical
  • Specialized
9.9

So small that a normal light microscope cannot show it, only special microscopes can

is seen with a standard microscope rather than needing special tools
electron microscopic
vsmicroscopical
  • Specialized
6.5

Visible only with a very powerful microscope, not with light

is seen with light microscopes, not requiring electron instruments

How Small

microscopical
  • Specialized
9.1
minuscule
37 4.4
minute
5.8
tiny
1.0
small
1.0

Surface Forms

microscopical positive

Morphology

microscopical = microscopic (transparent) = micro + scop + ical

The word is a straightforward adjectival extension of microscopic with an added -al.

Etymology

Microscopical has the parts micro- 'small' and -scope 'to look', as in microscope, so it means 'so tiny you can only see it with a microscope'.