animalcular

/ænɪməlˈkjʊlər/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling animalcules, especially in being very small

“The microscope revealed the animalcular organisms in the sample.”

2. noun

a very small animal or organism, especially one that is barely visible to the naked eye

“The scientist studied the animalcular creatures under the microscope.”

Synonyms

  • microscopic
  • minuscule
  • tiny

Antonyms

  • enormous
  • gigantic
  • macroscopic