In microcosm
adverb
A smaller version or representation of something larger or more complex.
The school is a society in microcosm, with a full range of characters and attitudes.
Often appears as...
- society in microcosm
- world in microcosm
adverb
Something that encapsulates the characteristics or qualities of something much larger.
The game was a contest in microcosm, with each play encapsulating the entire struggle.
Often appears as...
- contest in microcosm
- life in microcosm
adverb
A smaller version or representation of something larger or more complex.
The school is a society in microcosm, with a full range of characters and attitudes.
Often appears as...
- society in microcosm
- world in microcosm
adverb
Something that encapsulates the characteristics or qualities of something much larger.
The game was a contest in microcosm, with each play encapsulating the entire struggle.
Often appears as...
- contest in microcosm
- life in microcosm
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Scale Down
Understand it refers to something big made small to show its features more clearly.
This model city is London in microcosm, revealing the city's layout and landmarks.
Pro Tip 2/3Simplification
Recognize it's used to simplify complex ideas into a form that's easier to grasp.
Her short story acts as World War II in microcosm, capturing its essence.
Pro Tip 3/3Detail Reflection
Even as a smaller version, it reflects detailed characteristics of the larger entity.
The mural depicts the country's cultural diversity in microcosm.
Pro Tip 1/3Scale Down
Understand it refers to something big made small to show its features more clearly.
This model city is London in microcosm, revealing the city's layout and landmarks.
Pro Tip 2/3Simplification
Recognize it's used to simplify complex ideas into a form that's easier to grasp.
Her short story acts as World War II in microcosm, capturing its essence.
Pro Tip 3/3Detail Reflection
Even as a smaller version, it reflects detailed characteristics of the larger entity.
The mural depicts the country's cultural diversity in microcosm.
Pro Tip 1/3Scale Down
Understand it refers to something big made small to show its features more clearly.
This model city is London in microcosm, revealing the city's layout and landmarks.
Pro Tip 2/3Simplification
Recognize it's used to simplify complex ideas into a form that's easier to grasp.
Her short story acts as World War II in microcosm, capturing its essence.
Pro Tip 3/3Detail Reflection
Even as a smaller version, it reflects detailed characteristics of the larger entity.
The mural depicts the country's cultural diversity in microcosm.
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