micrography

[ mahy-krog-ruh-fee ]

noun

1. the description or delineation of microscopic objects.
2. examination or study with the microscope ( macrography ).
3. the technique or practice of using the microscope.
4. the art or practice of writing in very small characters.

micrography

/ ˌmaɪkrəʊˈɡræfɪk; maɪˈkrɒɡrəfɪ /

noun

1. the description, study, drawing, or photography of microscopic objects
2. the technique of using a microscope
3. the art or practice of writing in minute characters

Derived Forms

• micrographic, adjective
• miˈcrographer, noun
• ˌmicroˈgraphically, adverb

Other Words From

• mi·crogra·pher noun
• mi·cro·graph·ic [mahy-kr, uh, -, graf, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of micrography¹

First recorded in 1650–60; micro- + -graphy

Example Sentences

Monochromatic light is utilized in photo-micrography for the best rendition of detail.

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The stand is of elegant appearance and large dimensions, making it especially well adapted for work in photo-micrography.

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He is mentioned for his skill in micrography in Holinshed's Chronicle.

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