macrocosm
noun
Simple meaning
A complex structure, such as a society, considered as a single entity that contains many similar, smaller-scale structures.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈmækɹəkɑzəm
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Definition
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noun
philosophy
A complex structure, such as a society, considered as a single entity that contains numerous similar, smaller-scale structures.
used absolutely
The universe.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
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This meaning: A complex structure, such as a society, considered as a single entity that contains numerous similar, smaller-scale structures.
Used this way, macrocosm is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It stays understated rather than dramatic. It turns up most in academic writing contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Mild
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Confusing or complicated
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Academic writing
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