"micro" meaning in All languages combined

See micro on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

IPA: /ˈmaɪ.kroʊ/ [US], /ˈmaɪ.krəʊ/ [UK] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-micro.wav [UK] Forms: micro [positive], more micro [comparative], most micro [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. When something is micro, it refers to the size of the object being rather small. Used to compare how small an object is.
    Sense id: simple-micro-en-adj-WbnRYYGu

Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈmaɪ.kroʊ/ [US], /ˈmaɪ.krəʊ/ [UK] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-micro.wav [UK] Forms: micro [singular], micros [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Micro is a short form of a microcomputer.
    Sense id: simple-micro-en-noun-d6wkC5aw Categories (other): Computing

Prefix [English]

IPA: /ˈmaɪ.kroʊ/ [US], /ˈmaɪ.krəʊ/ [UK] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-micro.wav [UK] Forms: micro
Head templates: {{prefix}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A prefix meaning small
    Sense id: simple-micro-en-prefix-nidKn3xi
  2. (measurement) A prefix on a measurement meaning 10⁻⁶ (one millionth).
    Sense id: simple-micro-en-prefix-cwfLuwmy
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