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microspace

6.2

A very small home or workspace that uses space well, often in a city

noun
/ˈmaɪkroʊspeɪs/

Specialized

: microespacio

She decorated her microspace with foldable furniture to make the most of every inch.

Examples

Many young professionals choose a microspace in the city to save on rent and commute time.
Living in a microspace requires creative storage solutions and careful organization.
This microspace is amazing!
The new apartment features a cozy microspace for living.
Living in a microspace can help urban dwellers maximize their limited square footage.
The artist transformed her microspace into a vibrant gallery filled with her paintings.
He enjoys the challenge of designing a microspace that is both functional and stylish.

How Big

house

∞ 1.0

apartment

∞ 1.0

studio

136 3.2

microspace

Specialized

6.2

Surface Forms

microspace singular

microspaces plural

Morphology

microspace = space (transparent) = micro + space

This is a straightforward combination of micro- and space, yielding the sense of a very small space.

Etymology

Microspace comes from the prefix micro- meaning 'small', the same 'micro-' you find in microscope, and the word space meaning 'area' or 'room'. So a microspace is a very small living or work area where you must use every inch carefully.