Definition

A small image that is taken using a microscope or special equipment, which needs to be enlarged to be seen clearly.

Example

The scientist examined the microphotograph to study the details of the tiny cells.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a microphotograph of a cell?

No, I haven't! What does it look like?

It's fascinating — you can see all the tiny details that are invisible to the naked eye.

That sounds really cool! I would love to check one out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Microphotograph → It is formed from "micro-" (from Greek "mikros", meaning small) and "photograph" (from Greek "photos", meaning light, and "grapho", meaning to write). The word refers to a photograph taken of something very small, often using a microscope.

Memory Tip

Think of 'small' ('micro-') and 'writing with light' ('photograph') to remember that a microphotograph is a picture of something tiny.

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