microscopic, microscopical
(adjective) so small as to be invisible without a microscope; “differences were microscopic”
microscopic, microscopical
(adjective) visible under a microscope; using a microscope
microscopic, microscopical
(adjective) of or relating to or used in microscopy; “microscopic analysis”; “microscopical examination”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
microscopical (comparative more microscopical, superlative most microscopical)
Pertaining to the microscope; achieved by means of a microscope. [from 17th c.]
(now, rare) Only visible by means of a microscope; very small, microscopic. [from 17th c.]
Source: Wiktionary
Mi`cro*scop"ic, Mi`cro*scop"ic*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. microscopique.]
1. Of or pertaining to the microscope or to microscopy; made with a microscope; as, microscopic observation.
2. Able to see extremely minute objects. Why has not man a microscopic eye Pope.
3. Very small; visible only by the aid of a microscope; as, a microscopic insect.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
25 June 2025
(noun) a state of being confined (usually for a short time); “his detention was politically motivated”; “the prisoner is on hold”; “he is in the custody of police”
Espresso is both a coffee beverage and a brewing method that originated in Italy. When making an espresso, a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure forces through finely-ground coffee beans. It has more caffeine per unit volume than most coffee beverages. Its smaller serving size will take three shots to equal a mug of standard brewed coffee.
