The difference between Massive and Microscopic

When used as adjectives, massive means of or pertaining to a large mass, whereas microscopic means of, or relating to microscopes or microscopy.

Massive is also noun with the meaning: a homogeneous mass of rock, not layered and without an obvious crystal structure.

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  1. Massive as an adjective:

    Of or pertaining to a large mass; weighty, heavy, or bulky.

    Examples:

    "A massive comet or asteroid appears to have ended the era of the dinosaurs."

  2. Massive as an adjective:

    Much larger than normal.

    Examples:

    "Compared to its counterparts from World War II, the Abrams main battle tank is truly massive."

  3. Massive as an adjective:

    Of great significance or import; overwhelming.

    Examples:

    "The enlightenment comprises massive shifts in many areas of Western thought."

  4. Massive as an adjective (mineralogy):

    Not exhibiting crystal form.

  5. Massive as an adjective:

    Of particularly exceptional quality or value; awesome.

    Examples:

    "Did you see Colbert last night? He was massive!"

  6. Massive as an adjective (colloquial, informal, Ireland):

    outstanding, beautiful

    Examples:

    "Your dress is massive, love. Where did you get it?"

  7. Massive as an adjective (informal):

    To a very great extent; total, utter.

  8. Massive as an adjective (physics):

    (of a particle) Possessing mass.

    Examples:

    "Some bosons are massive while others are massless."

  1. Massive as a noun (mineralogy):

    A homogeneous mass of rock, not layered and without an obvious crystal structure.

    Examples:

    "karst massives in western Georgia"

  2. Massive as a noun (slang):

    A group of people from a locality, or sharing a collective aim, interest, etc.

    Examples:

    "Big up to the Croydon massive!"

  1. Microscopic as an adjective:

    Of, or relating to microscopes or microscopy; microscopal

    Examples:

    "We supply all microscopic stains and other materials."

  2. Microscopic as an adjective:

    So small that it can only be seen using a microscope.

    Examples:

    "The water was full of microscopic organisms."

  3. Microscopic as an adjective:

    Very small; minute

    Examples:

    "Compared to the galaxy, we are microscopic in scale."

  4. Microscopic as an adjective:

    Carried out with great attention to detail.

    Examples:

    "The police carried out a microscopic search of the crime scene."

  5. Microscopic as an adjective:

    Able to see extremely minute objects.

    Examples:

    "Why has not man a microscopic eye?'' — Alexander Pope."

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