Definition

Relating to things that are large enough to be seen with the naked eye, rather than through a microscope.

Example

The megascopic features of the landscape were clearly visible from the hilltop.

Conversation

Have you ever looked at something under a microscope?

Yes, it's fascinating to see all the tiny details we can't notice with our eyes.

I find it amazing how the world is so megascopic compared to what we usually observe.

Absolutely! It's like a whole new universe waiting to be explored.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Megascopic → It is formed from "mega-" (from Greek "megas", meaning large or great) and "-scopic" (from Greek "skopein", meaning to look or examine). The word "megascopic" refers to something that is large enough to be seen with the naked eye, as opposed to microscopic.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mega' meaning large and 'scopic' meaning to look at — this helps you remember that 'megascopic' refers to something large enough to be seen without a microscope.

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