micr-

A form of micro- — Very small.

OriginAncient Greek μικρός (mikrós) ← Proto-Indo-European *mey-der.? →
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Meanings

prefix
  1. alternativeAlternative form of micro- (before a vowel)

Origin

  1. Proto-Indo-European*mey-der.?
  2. Ancient Greekμικρός (mikrós)
  3. Englishmicr-

From Ancient Greek μικρός (mikrós, “small”).

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APA

micr-. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/micr-

MLA

“micr-.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/micr-. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “micr-,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/micr-.

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