Macroscopic
Pronunciation: /ˈmækɹoʊˈskɑpɪk/
Macroscopic (adj)
- Describing things seen with the naked eye, not needing a microscope, because they are large enough to notice directly.
- Relating to the overall behaviour of a material or system, described using measurable quantities rather than tiny internal details.
Macroscopic (adjective)
Examples
- We use a macroscopic view to understand the whole process.
- A macroscopic view helps explain patterns without focusing on details.