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microlight

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • homophone: microlite

1

noun

Meaning 1

An ultralight aircraft.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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2

noun

Meaning 2

The smallest manned aircraft classification, composed of ultralights and verylights; smaller than light aircraft.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A very small light.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English micro- Proto-Indo-European *lewk-der. Proto-Germanic *leuhtaz Proto-West Germanic *leuht Old English lēoht Middle English light English light English microlight From micro- + light.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Afrikaans: mikrovliegtuig — extremely light aircraft
  • Norwegian Bokmål: mikrofly — extremely light aircraft
  • Norwegian Nynorsk: mikrofly — extremely light aircraft
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