Microscopically meaning

What does “microscopically” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“microscopically” is an adverb with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: by using a microscope; so as to be visible only with a microscope; as seen with a microscope.

microscopically

adverb

  1. 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”

  2. 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, Princeton University

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