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micrographics

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: //maɪkroʊˈɡræfɪks//

KK: /maɪkroʊˈɡræfɪks/

noun
Definition

A set of technologies that create very small images of text and graphics, which can be enlarged for better viewing.


Example

The library uses micrographics to store old documents in a compact format.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you heard about micrographics?
Sloth B
Yeah, I read that it's used for really tiny graphics and text.
Sloth A
Exactly! It's fascinating how they can magnify those details.
Sloth B
I know, right? It makes me wonder what other technologies are out there.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
minutiae
details
graphics
Antonyms
macrographics
oversize
enlargement
Root Explanation

Micrographics → It is formed from "micro-" (from Greek "mikros", meaning small) and "graphics" (from Greek "graphikos", meaning related to writing or drawing). The word "micrographics" refers to the technology or art of creating small-scale images or graphics.

Memory Tip

Think of 'small' ('micro-') images or drawings ('graphics') to remember that micrographics involves creating tiny visual representations.

Visually Confused Words
macrographic
cerographic
airgraphics
zincographic
spirographis
pictographic
photomicrographic
mimeographic
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