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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