Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

microcosmic

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.69 in modern English

Syllables: mi-cro-cos-mic
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of, or relating to the microcosm.

Example Sentences

"The total freight rolling-stock on the line numbers 65, as this microcosmic section of British railway is complete even to five privately-owned wagons."

Etymology

Etymology tree English microcosm Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English microcosmic From microcosm + -ic.

Derived Forms

microcosmically

Phrases

microcosmic salt

Questions

What does microcosmic mean?: Of, or relating to the microcosm.
Where does microcosmic come from?: Etymology tree English microcosm Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English microcosmic From microcosm + -ic.

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