Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

small-scale

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.75 in modern English

Syllables
smal-l--s-cale
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
5
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Concerning a lower order of magnitude rather than a higher one.

adj

Having a modest scope or extent.

adj

Drawn or constructed at a small size (at low scale), without much detail.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From small + scale.

Inflected Forms

smaller-scale (comparative) smallest-scale (superlative) small scale (alternative)

Phrases

scale model scale modeler

Frequently Paired Words

scale model scale modeler local mom-and-pop regional

Synonyms

microlevel micro minor modest small pocket-size pocket-sized

Antonyms

large-scale macrolevel macro

Questions

What does small-scale mean?
Concerning a lower order of magnitude rather than a higher one.
Where does small-scale come from?
From small + scale.

How to pronounce small-scale

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