# macroscopic vs microscopic

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### macroscopic
*adjective · frequency rank #43,768*
Visible to the unassisted eye.

### microscopic
*adjective · IPA /ˌmaɪ.kɹəˈskɑpɪk/ · frequency rank #17,899*
Of, or relating to microscopes or microscopy; microscopal

## Source
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