micro- Meaning, Definition & Usage

Mi"cro-, Mi"cr- (Also<

• Micro-
• Micr-

)

Etymology

Gr. small.

Definitions

1. A combining form signifying: (a) Small, little, trivial, slight; as, microcosm, microscope. (b) (Metric System, Elec., Mech., etc.) A millionth part of; as, microfarad, microohm, micrometer.