macroscopic
|mac-ro-scop-ic|
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/ˌmæk.rəˈskɑː.pɪk/
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/ˌmæk.rəˈskɒp.ɪk/
visible to the naked eye
Etymology
Etymology Information
'macroscopic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'makros,' where 'makros' meant 'large' and 'skopein' meant 'to look or examine.'
Historical Evolution
'makros' combined with 'skopein' transformed into the modern English word 'macroscopic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to look at large things,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'visible to the naked eye.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
visible to the naked eye; not microscopic.
The macroscopic features of the rock were easily observed.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45