macroscopic

/,mækrous'kɔpik/

Thân thiện

A scientist examines macroscopic crystals in a petri dish.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Large enough to be visible with the naked eye: Refers to objects, structures, or phenomena that can be seen without the aid of instruments like microscopes or magnifying glasses.
   • Relating to large-scale or overall observation: Pertaining to the observation or study of things as a whole, without considering fine details or microscopic components.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The fracture in the metal beam was macroscopic and easily identified during the inspection.
  • Botany students studied the macroscopic features of the plant, such as leaf shape and flower color.
  • At a macroscopic level, the material appeared homogeneous, but microscopic analysis revealed a complex structure.

Advanced Usage

• "Macroscopic examination": An inspection or analysis performed using only the naked eye or on a scale visible without magnification.

  • The first step in the pathology report is a macroscopic examination of the tissue sample.

• "Macroscopic property": A physical property of a substance or system that is observable on a large scale, such as density, temperature, or color.

  • The boiling point of water is a macroscopic property that emerges from the behavior of countless molecules.

Variants and Related Words

• Macroscopically (adverb): In a way that is visible to the naked eye or on a large scale.

  • The two samples appeared identical macroscopically.

• Macroscopy (noun): The act or process of viewing or examining with the naked eye.

Synonyms

• Visible (to the naked eye): Capable of being seen without aid.
• Gross: Large-scale or overall (often used in medical/biological contexts, e.g., gross anatomy).
• Megascopic: A less common synonym meaning visible to the naked eye.

Antonyms

• Microscopic: Too small to be seen with the naked eye; visible only with a microscope.
• Submicroscopic: Even smaller than microscopic; beyond the resolution of light microscopes.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. large enough to be visible with the naked eye
2. visible to the naked eye; using the naked eye

Từ đồng nghĩa

• macroscopical