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microtechnic

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: //ˌmaɪkrəʊˈtɛknɪk//

KK: /maɪkrəʊˈtɛknɪk/

noun
Definition

The practice of using and working with microscopes and very small objects, often in scientific or technical contexts.


Example

The scientist specialized in microtechnic to study the details of cellular structures.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever tried studying microtechnic techniques for your science projects?
Sloth B
No, I haven't, but it sounds really interesting!
Sloth A
It's fascinating how it involves working with such tiny objects under a microscope.
Sloth B
I can imagine! It must take a lot of precision and skill.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
microscopy
optics
instrumentation
Antonyms
macrotechnics
coarseness
roughness
Root Explanation

Microtechnic → It is formed from "micro-" (from Greek "mikros", meaning small) and "technic" (from Greek "technē", meaning art or skill). The word refers to the art or skill of working with small things or at a small scale.

Memory Tip

Think of 'small' ('micro-') and 'art or skill' ('technē') to remember that microtechnic relates to the skill of working with small objects.

Visually Confused Words
iatrotechnics
chreotechnics
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