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microphotography

mi·cro·pho·to·graph
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [mahy-kruh-foh-tuh-graf, -grahf]
    • /ˌmaɪ krəˈfoʊ təˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf/
    • /mˌaɪkrəfəʊtˈɒɡrəfi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mahy-kruh-foh-tuh-graf, -grahf]
    • /ˌmaɪ krəˈfoʊ təˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf/

Definitions of microphotography word

  • noun microphotography microfilm (def 1). 1
  • noun microphotography a small photograph requiring optical enlargement to render it visible in detail. 1
  • noun microphotography a photomicrograph. 1
  • noun microphotography The field of study of creating microphotographs, of photographing very small items or areas. 1

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Origin of microphotography

First appearance:

before 1855
One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60; micro- + photograph

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Parts of speech for Microphotography

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

microphotography popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

microphotography usage trend in Literature

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