The whole of a complex structure, especially the world or the universe, viewed as a complete system.
macro+cosm
Shared component: macro · large
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesA plant, especially an aquatic plant, large enough to be seen by the naked eye.
macro+phyte
Shared component: macro · large
Relating to or constituting the entire universe or a complex structure as a whole, especially when viewed as a single entity.
macro+cosm+ic
Shared component: macro · large
Relating to or consisting of very large molecules, such as proteins or nucleic acids.
macro+molecular
Shared component: macro · large
The large-scale or overall structure of something, especially a complex system or work.
macro+structure
Shared component: macro · large
In a way that relates to or is concerned with large-scale or general features, rather than details.
macro+scop+ically
Shared component: macro · large
macroExtended relation
A single instruction in a computer program that expands automatically into a set of instructions to perform a particular task.
macro
Extended relation: macro · large
macrophageExtended relation
A type of white blood cell that surrounds and kills microorganisms, removes dead cells, and stimulates the action of other immune system cells.
macro+phage
Extended relation: macro · large
macroscopicExtended relation
Large enough to be seen by the naked eye; not microscopic.
macro+scop+ic
Extended relation: macro · large
macroeconomicsExtended relation
The study of the overall aspects and workings of a national economy, such as income, output, inflation, and unemployment.
macro+economics
Extended relation: macro · large
macroeconomistExtended relation
An economist who specializes in macroeconomics, the study of the overall economy including factors like inflation, unemployment, and national income.
macro+economy+ist
Extended relation: macro · large