Definition

In a way that can be seen or observed with the naked eye, rather than through a microscope or other magnifying tools.

Example

The changes in the ecosystem were macroscopically evident after the pollution incident.

Conversation

Have you ever looked at nature macroscopically and noticed how everything connects?

Yeah, it's fascinating to see the bigger picture sometimes.

Exactly! When you observe macroscopically, you appreciate the whole ecosystem more.

Totally, it really puts things into perspective.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Macroscopically → It is formed from "macro-" (from Greek "makros", meaning large) and "scopic" (from Greek "skopein", meaning to look or examine). The word "macroscopically" refers to observing or examining something on a large scale or with the naked eye, rather than at a microscopic level.

Memory Tip

Think of 'large' ('macro-') and 'to look' ('skopein') to remember that 'macroscopically' means looking at things on a large scale.

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