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submicroscopic

/ˌsʌbmaɪkrəˈskɑːpɪk/ /ˌsʌbmaɪkroʊˈskɑːpɪk/

Meanings
adjective
Smaller than microscopic; too small to be seen even with a microscope

Examples :

"The scientist studied the changes in the cell's structure caused by the submicroscopic virus. "
science biology microorganism

Related Words

Illustration microscope

microscope noun

/ˈmaɪkɹəˌskəʊp/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌskoʊp/

An optical instrument used for observing small objects.

"The student used a microscope to see the tiny cells in the plant leaf. "

Illustration studied

studied adjective

/ˈstʌdid/

Practiced; self-conscious; careful.

"She gave a studied reply."

Illustration structure

structure noun

/ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/

A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.

"The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items."

Illustration changes

changes noun

/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz/

The process of becoming different.

"The product is undergoing a change in order to improve it."

Illustration smaller

smaller adjective

/ˈsmɑlɚ/ /ˈsmɔːlə/ /ˈsmɔlɚ/

Not large or big; insignificant; few in number.

"A small group."

Illustration virus

virus noun

/ˈvaɪɹəs/

A submicroscopic, non-cellular structure consisting of a core of DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat, that requires a living host cell to replicate, and often causes disease in the host organism.

"The flu virus spread quickly through the school, causing many students to miss class. "

Illustration small

small noun

/smoːl/ /smɑl/ /smɔːl/ /smɔl/

Any part of something that is smaller or slimmer than the rest, now usually with anatomical reference to the back.

"The child's small was sore after carrying his heavy backpack to school. "

Illustration caused

caused verb

/kɔzd/

To set off an event or action.

"The lightning caused thunder."

Illustration microscopic

microscopic adjective

/ˌmaɪkɹəˈskɑpɪk/

Of, or relating to microscopes or microscopy; microscopal

"We supply all microscopic stains and other materials."

Illustration than

than adverb

/ðæn/ /ðn̩/

At that time; then.

"My sister finished her homework, than she went to play outside. "

Illustration scientist

scientist noun

/ˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"The scientist studied the effects of different types of soil on plant growth. "

Illustration seen

seen verb

/ˈsiːn/

(stative) To perceive or detect with the eyes, or as if by sight.

"I have seen my daughter's school play today. "