Definition

A very small copy or photograph that is reduced in size for easy transport and security purposes.

Example

The spy used a microdot to send secret information hidden in a tiny image.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a microdot?

Yeah, isn’t it that tiny copy of a document?

Exactly! It's used for secure information transfer.

That's pretty clever — I wonder how they make them.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Microdot → It is formed from "micro-" (from Greek "mikros", meaning small) and "dot" (from Old English "dott", meaning a small mark or spot). The word "microdot" refers to a very small dot or mark, often used in the context of miniature photography or data storage.

Memory Tip

Think of 'small' ('micro-') and a 'mark' ('dot') to remember that a microdot is a very tiny mark.

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