Is there a word that describes something that is invisible when it is alone but in numbers it is visible?
.everyoneloves__top-leaderboard:empty,.everyoneloves__mid-leaderboard:empty{ margin-bottom:0;
}
up vote
2
down vote
favorite
Is there a word or slang word that can be used to describe something that is invisible on its own and in numbers it is visible?
For example:
One bacterium is hard to see (invisible to the naked eye) but when there is a huge population of bacteria it can be seen (visible to the naked eye)
I used the concept of bacteria to further my point but I don't necessarily mean microscopic organisms.
Edit:
Another example:
One star is hard to see from a distance but when you look at a galaxy (collection of stars) from the same distance visibility is significantly increased.
The use of the word would be in terms of population.
An individual alone in a population vs a large group in a population.
single-word-requests meaning
asked Dec 7 '17 at 9:55
Fendec
284
|
show 2 more comments
up vote
2
down vote
favorite
Is there a word or slang word that can be used to describe something that is invisible on its own and in numbers it is visible?
For example:
One bacterium is hard to see (invisible to the naked eye) but when there is a huge population of bacteria it can be seen (visible to the naked eye)
I used the concept of bacteria to further my point but I don't necessarily mean microscopic organisms.
Edit:
Another example:
One star is hard to see from a distance but when you look at a galaxy (collection of stars) from the same distance visibility is significantly increased.
The use of the word would be in terms of population.
An individual alone in a population vs a large group in a population.
single-word-requests meaning
asked Dec 7 '17 at 9:55
Fendec
284
1
Microscopic comes to min.
– Mick
Dec 7 '17 at 9:58
Oops! Missing a d there.
– Mick
Dec 7 '17 at 10:23
1
I used the concept of bacteria to further my point but I don't necessarily mean microscopic organisms.
– Fendec
Dec 9 '17 at 19:46
3
Your example is explaining the concept, but it doesn't really tell me how you want to use the word. Can you provide a sentence of how your hypothetical word would be used?
– jxh
May 10 at 21:01
2
@Fendec you can also add an other example using a star and a galaxy at a same distance.
– ubi hatt
Aug 6 at 15:17
|
show 2 more comments
up vote
2
down vote
favorite
up vote
2
down vote
favorite
Is there a word or slang word that can be used to describe something that is invisible on its own and in numbers it is visible?
For example:
One bacterium is hard to see (invisible to the naked eye) but when there is a huge population of bacteria it can be seen (visible to the naked eye)
I used the concept of bacteria to further my point but I don't necessarily mean microscopic organisms.
Edit:
Another example:
One star is hard to see from a distance but when you look at a galaxy (collection of stars) from the same distance visibility is significantly increased.
The use of the word would be in terms of population.
An individual alone in a population vs a large group in a population.
single-word-requests meaning
asked Dec 7 '17 at 9:55
Fendec
284
Is there a word or slang word that can be used to describe something that is invisible on its own and in numbers it is visible?
For example:
One bacterium is hard to see (invisible to the naked eye) but when there is a huge population of bacteria it can be seen (visible to the naked eye)
I used the concept of bacteria to further my point but I don't necessarily mean microscopic organisms.
Edit:
Another example:
One star is hard to see from a distance but when you look at a galaxy (collection of stars) from the same distance visibility is significantly increased.
The use of the word would be in terms of population.
An individual alone in a population vs a large group in a population.
single-word-requests meaning
single-word-requests meaning
asked Dec 7 '17 at 9:55
Fendec
284
asked Dec 7 '17 at 9:55
Fendec
284
edited Nov 30 at 14:33
asked Dec 7 '17 at 9:55
Fendec
284
asked Dec 7 '17 at 9:55
Fendec
284
asked Dec 7 '17 at 9:55
Fendec
284
284
1
Microscopic comes to min.
– Mick
Dec 7 '17 at 9:58
Oops! Missing a d there.
– Mick
Dec 7 '17 at 10:23
1
I used the concept of bacteria to further my point but I don't necessarily mean microscopic organisms.
– Fendec
Dec 9 '17 at 19:46
3
Your example is explaining the concept, but it doesn't really tell me how you want to use the word. Can you provide a sentence of how your hypothetical word would be used?
– jxh
May 10 at 21:01
2
@Fendec you can also add an other example using a star and a galaxy at a same distance.
– ubi hatt
Aug 6 at 15:17
|
show 2 more comments
1
Microscopic comes to min.
– Mick
Dec 7 '17 at 9:58
Oops! Missing a d there.
– Mick
Dec 7 '17 at 10:23
1
I used the concept of bacteria to further my point but I don't necessarily mean microscopic organisms.
– Fendec
Dec 9 '17 at 19:46
3
Your example is explaining the concept, but it doesn't really tell me how you want to use the word. Can you provide a sentence of how your hypothetical word would be used?
– jxh
May 10 at 21:01
2
@Fendec you can also add an other example using a star and a galaxy at a same distance.
– ubi hatt
Aug 6 at 15:17
1
1
Microscopic comes to min.
– Mick
Dec 7 '17 at 9:58
Microscopic comes to min.
– Mick
Dec 7 '17 at 9:58
Oops! Missing a d there.
– Mick
Dec 7 '17 at 10:23
Oops! Missing a d there.
– Mick
Dec 7 '17 at 10:23
1
1
I used the concept of bacteria to further my point but I don't necessarily mean microscopic organisms.
– Fendec
Dec 9 '17 at 19:46
I used the concept of bacteria to further my point but I don't necessarily mean microscopic organisms.
– Fendec
Dec 9 '17 at 19:46
3
3
Your example is explaining the concept, but it doesn't really tell me how you want to use the word. Can you provide a sentence of how your hypothetical word would be used?
– jxh
May 10 at 21:01
Your example is explaining the concept, but it doesn't really tell me how you want to use the word. Can you provide a sentence of how your hypothetical word would be used?
– jxh
May 10 at 21:01
2
2
@Fendec you can also add an other example using a star and a galaxy at a same distance.
– ubi hatt
Aug 6 at 15:17
@Fendec you can also add an other example using a star and a galaxy at a same distance.
– ubi hatt
Aug 6 at 15:17
|
show 2 more comments
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
Thanks for contributing an answer to English Language & Usage Stack Exchange!
- Please be sure to answer the question. Provide details and share your research!
But avoid …
- Asking for help, clarification, or responding to other answers.
- Making statements based on opinion; back them up with references or personal experience.
To learn more, see our tips on writing great answers.
Some of your past answers have not been well-received, and you're in danger of being blocked from answering.
Please pay close attention to the following guidance:
- Please be sure to answer the question. Provide details and share your research!
But avoid …
- Asking for help, clarification, or responding to other answers.
- Making statements based on opinion; back them up with references or personal experience.
To learn more, see our tips on writing great answers.
Sign up or log in
StackExchange.ready(function () {
StackExchange.helpers.onClickDraftSave('#login-link');
});
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
StackExchange.ready(
function () {
StackExchange.openid.initPostLogin('.new-post-login', 'https%3a%2f%2fenglish.stackexchange.com%2fquestions%2f421398%2fis-there-a-word-that-describes-something-that-is-invisible-when-it-is-alone-but%23new-answer', 'question_page');
}
);
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
Sign up or log in
StackExchange.ready(function () {
StackExchange.helpers.onClickDraftSave('#login-link');
});
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
Sign up or log in
StackExchange.ready(function () {
StackExchange.helpers.onClickDraftSave('#login-link');
});
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
Sign up or log in
StackExchange.ready(function () {
StackExchange.helpers.onClickDraftSave('#login-link');
});
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
1
Microscopic comes to min.
– Mick
Dec 7 '17 at 9:58
Oops! Missing a d there.
– Mick
Dec 7 '17 at 10:23
1
I used the concept of bacteria to further my point but I don't necessarily mean microscopic organisms.
– Fendec
Dec 9 '17 at 19:46
3
Your example is explaining the concept, but it doesn't really tell me how you want to use the word. Can you provide a sentence of how your hypothetical word would be used?
– jxh
May 10 at 21:01
2
@Fendec you can also add an other example using a star and a galaxy at a same distance.
– ubi hatt
Aug 6 at 15:17