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Etymology of the English word microscope

the English word microscope
derived from the Greek word skopeo, σκοπέω (I see; I look; to take aim at (spy); regard)
derived from the Greek word mikros, μικρός (small; small (in size, quantity, number or dignity))

Derivations in English

microscopic, microscopy, photomicroscope, spectromicroscope, stereomicroscope, ultramicroscope

Cognates

Dutch microscoop, French microscope, German Mikroskop, Norwegian mikroskop, Spanish microscopio, Swedish mikroskop

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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