ULTRAMICRO Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

ultramicro

adjective

Definition of ultramicro

as in micro

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Adjective

Different cultures are ideal for different times, at both the macro and micro levels.

— Tom Ulbrich, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
In Melrose Hill, Chainsaw Cafe is a charming, unpredictable micro cafe with a tight menu of arepas, coffee and stellar desserts.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of micro

Adjective

Acrylamide can be found in infinitesimal amounts in coffee, but the lab results were extremely high, Suyama said, far more than what is typically found in food.

— Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
The likelihood of hearing this any place was like, infinitesimal.

— Katie Bain, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of infinitesimal

Adjective

Comparing households aged 72 and older in 2022 with those aged 75 and older in 2025, Maggiulli calculated a smaller—but still substantial—21% increase.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
The development could help make optical atomic clocks smaller and more suitable for use outside laboratories.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of small

Adjective

The risk is lower in areas such as the Pacific Northwest, where the population is less vulnerable, and Greenland, where fewer people live near glacial lakes.

— Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Feb. 2023
The Cavs are now just 4-7 in games decided by three points or fewer.

— Chris Fedor, cleveland, 31 Jan. 2023

Definition of fewer

Adjective

Even lesser-scale incidents like the Varsity Blues college admissions scandal and the Volkswagen emissions scandal erode trust in the institutions that help make our society possible and push it forward.

— Lindsey Witmer Collins, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Toronto’s Fred VanVleet appears to be the top target, but Miami’s Kyle Lowry, Utah’s Mike Conley and, perhaps to a lesser extent, Charlotte’s Terry Rozier have been linked to the team at various points.

— Staff Writer Follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2023

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