Actually, "microscope" is a word of greek origin. The original one in greek is "μικροσκόπιο" (mee-kro-sko-pee-o)
microscope, telescope
microscope comes from two greek words what are they
The word "microscope" originated from the Greek language. It comes from the combination of two Greek words: "micros" meaning small, and "skopein" meaning to look at or view.
I believe it is micro but I am not sure...
The word "microscope" originates from the Greek words "micros," meaning small, and "skopein," meaning to look at or view. Combined, they form a word that accurately describes the instrument's function of enabling us to see objects that are too small to be seen with the naked eye.
The prefix "micro" is the word that represents small. It can be used in conjunction with other Greek inspired words like microscope, microcosm, and micrencephaly.
microscope, telescope, kaleidoscope,
A light microscope
Microscope
"Micro" means "small." "Scope" comes from a Greek word meaning "to look." So if you want to look at small things, use a microscope!
The word "microscope" in Tagalog is "mikroskopyo."
The term "microscope" was coined by Johannes Faber, a Dutch scientist, in 1624. The word is derived from the Greek words "micros" meaning small and "skopein" meaning to look at or observe.