Microscopically
adverb
In a way that's so small, you'd need a microscope to see it.
The bacteria is microscopically small and cannot be seen with the naked eye.
Often appears as...
- microscopically small
- microscopically examined
adverb
Involving or creating very precise examination or analysis.
The tissue sample was microscopically analyzed in the lab.
Often appears as...
- microscopically examine
- microscopically analyze
Usage tips
Technical
adverb
In a way that's so small, you'd need a microscope to see it.
The bacteria is microscopically small and cannot be seen with the naked eye.
Often appears as...
- microscopically small
- microscopically examined
adverb
Involving or creating very precise examination or analysis.
The tissue sample was microscopically analyzed in the lab.
Often appears as...
- microscopically examine
- microscopically analyze
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Scale
Used to emphasize extremely small size that's invisible without magnification.
The robotic components were assembled microscopically.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
Sometimes used figuratively to mean exceptionally small or detailed.
The chances of winning the lottery are microscopically slim.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Imagery
Brings an image of something that requires close attention to detail.
He examined the contract terms microscopically before signing.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Scale
Used to emphasize extremely small size that's invisible without magnification.
The robotic components were assembled microscopically.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
Sometimes used figuratively to mean exceptionally small or detailed.
The chances of winning the lottery are microscopically slim.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Imagery
Brings an image of something that requires close attention to detail.
He examined the contract terms microscopically before signing.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Scale
Used to emphasize extremely small size that's invisible without magnification.
The robotic components were assembled microscopically.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
Sometimes used figuratively to mean exceptionally small or detailed.
The chances of winning the lottery are microscopically slim.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Imagery
Brings an image of something that requires close attention to detail.
He examined the contract terms microscopically before signing.
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Video examples
Want interstellar...
because this seems so deep because it seems like sometimes when we're working on things Cynthia Hamel said when in doubt make a fool of yourself there's a microscopically thin line between being the most gigantic idiot on earth and being considered brilliant so what the
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Mega Dust Storms PIPE MARS
And we can't see surface, uh, features anymore with our satellites. The dust, it's not like sand. It's like talcum powder. It's-- it's very, very microscopically small, nasty dust particles. And if they get into your lungs, it's a human safety issue.
Video examples
Want interstellar...
because this seems so deep because it seems like sometimes when we're working on things Cynthia Hamel said when in doubt make a fool of yourself there's a microscopically thin line between being the most gigantic idiot on earth and being considered brilliant so what the
Video examples
Mega Dust Storms PIPE MARS
And we can't see surface, uh, features anymore with our satellites. The dust, it's not like sand. It's like talcum powder. It's-- it's very, very microscopically small, nasty dust particles. And if they get into your lungs, it's a human safety issue.
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Quote examples
Tobias Hill
British Poet
As a child, l was fascinated by gemstones in the way that small children are fascinated by dinosaurs or trains. Stones seem very physical and look like sweets. You can look at them microscopically and imagine things about them.
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Cynthia Heimel
American Writer
When in doubt, make a fool of yourself. There is a microscopically thin line between being brilliantly creative and acting like the most gigantic idiot on earth. So what the hell, leap.
Quote examples
Tobias Hill
British Poet
As a child, l was fascinated by gemstones in the way that small children are fascinated by dinosaurs or trains. Stones seem very physical and look like sweets. You can look at them microscopically and imagine things about them.
Quote examples
Cynthia Heimel
American Writer
When in doubt, make a fool of yourself. There is a microscopically thin line between being brilliantly creative and acting like the most gigantic idiot on earth. So what the hell, leap.
Example 1 of 2
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