The difference between Microscopic and Small

When used as adjectives, microscopic means of, or relating to microscopes or microscopy, whereas small means not large or big.

Small is also noun with the meaning: any part of something that is smaller or slimmer than the rest, now usually with anatomical reference to the back.

Small is also adverb with the meaning: in a small fashion.

Small is also verb with the meaning: to make little or less.

check bellow for the other definitions of Microscopic and Small

  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."

  1. Small as an adjective:

    Not large or big; insignificant; few in number.

    Examples:

    "A small serving of ice cream."

    "A small group."

    "He made us all feel small."

  2. Small as an adjective (figuratively):

    Young, as a child.

    Examples:

    "Remember when the children were small?"

  3. Small as an adjective (writing, incomparable):

    Minuscule or lowercase, referring to written letters.

  4. Small as an adjective:

    Envincing little worth or ability; not large-minded; paltry; mean.

  5. Small as an adjective:

    Not prolonged in duration; not extended in time; short.

    Examples:

    "a small space of time"

  1. Small as an adverb:

    In a small fashion.

  2. Small as an adverb:

    In or into small pieces.

  3. Small as an adverb (obsolete):

    To a small extent.

  1. Small as a noun (rare):

    Any part of something that is smaller or slimmer than the rest, now usually with anatomical reference to the back.

  1. Small as a verb (obsolete, transitive):

    To make little or less.

  2. Small as a verb (intransitive):

    To become small; to dwindle.

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