Microcosmic

Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪˌkɹoʊˈkɑzmɪk/

Microcosmic (adj)

  1. Describing a very small system that represents the structure or behaviour of a larger world.
  2. Showing or involving very small details, especially in a way that helps explain a bigger idea.
  3. Too focused on small, unimportant matters rather than the main issue.

Microcosmic (adjective)

Examples

  • The classroom felt microcosmic of the whole community.
  • Her team was microcosmic of the larger organization.