macro

¹

[ mak-roh ]

adjective

1. very large in scale, scope, or capability.
2. of or relating to macroeconomics.

noun

, plural mac·ros.

1. anything very large in scale, scope, or capability.
2. Photography. a macro lens.
3. Also called macroinstruction. Computers. an instruction that represents a sequence of instructions in abbreviated form.
4. macroeconomics.

macro-

²

1. a combining form meaning “large,” “long,” “great,” “excessive,” used in the formation of compound words, contrasting with micro-: macrocosm; macrofossil; macrograph; macroscopic.

macro

¹

/ ˈmækrəʊ /

noun

1. a macro lens
2. Alsomacro instruction a single computer instruction that initiates a set of instructions to perform a specific task

macro-

²

combining_form

1. large, long, or great in size or duration

   macroscopic

2. (in pathology) indicating abnormal enlargement or overdevelopment Compare micro-

   macrocyte

3. producing larger than life images

   macrophotography

macro–

1. A prefix meaning “large,” as in macromolecule, a large molecule.

Word History and Origins

Origin of macro¹

Independent use of macro-, taken as an adjective, or by shortening of words with macro- as initial element

Origin of macro²

< Greek makro-, combining form of makrós long; cognate with Latin macer lean; meager

Word History and Origins

Origin of macro¹

from Greek makros large; compare Latin macer meagre

Example Sentences

They've also undeniably been a spectacular bummer, on a macro and micro scale.

From Salon

Along with light painting, Mr Gilliver has a large portfolio of macro photography.

From BBC

Leon has a unique understanding of how the micro makes up the macro.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s not like the macro environment is different for Skechers than it is for Nike or New Balance or Adidas,” Poser said.

From Los Angeles Times

However, “Longlegs” does not offer up easy answers about itself on a macro level.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• broad
• extensive
• large
• large-scale