MICROSCOPICALLY
Dictionary entry overview: What does microscopically mean? • MICROSCOPICALLY (adverb)
The adverb MICROSCOPICALLY has 2 senses:
1. by using a microscope; so as to be visible only with a microscope; as seen with a microscope
2. as if by using a microscope; with extreme precision and attention to detail; in minute detail
Familiarity information: MICROSCOPICALLY used as an adverb is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• MICROSCOPICALLY (adverb)
Meaning:
By using a microscope; so as to be visible only with a microscope; as seen with a microscope
Context examples:
the blood was examined microscopically / the seeds were microscopically small
Pertainym:
microscopical (of or relating to or used in microscopy)
Meaning:
As if by using a microscope; with extreme precision and attention to detail; in minute detail
Context example:
every manuscript was edited microscopically
Pertainym:
microscopic (extremely precise with great attention to details)
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