Some 16th-century Italian clergymen tried to ban coffee because they believed it to be “satanic.” However, Pope Clement VII loved coffee so much that he lifted the ban and had coffee baptized in 1600.
MICROSCOPICALLY
microscopically
(adverb) by using a microscope; so as to be visible only with a microscope; as seen with a microscope; “the blood was examined microscopically”; “the seeds were microscopically small”
microscopically
(adverb) as if by using a microscope; with extreme precision and attention to detail; in minute detail; “every manuscript was edited microscopically”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
microscopically (comparative more microscopically, superlative most microscopically)
In a microscopic manner.
To a microscopic extent.
Source: Wiktionary
Mi`cro*scop"ic*al*ly, adv.
Definition: By the microscope; with minute inspection; in a microscopic manner.
MICROSCOPIC
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.
MICROSCOPICAL
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
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