Definition

In a way that relates to very small things that can only be seen with a microscope.

Example

The bacteria were observed microscopically under the microscope.

Conversation

Did you notice how the details in that painting are microscopically precise?

I did! It’s amazing how much effort goes into such small things.

Exactly! It makes me appreciate art on a whole different level.

Right? Sometimes, beauty really lies in the microscopically small details.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Microscopically → It is formed from "micro-" (from Greek "mikros", meaning small) and "scopically" (from Greek "skopein", meaning to look or examine). The word "microscopically" refers to examining or looking at things that are very small, typically with the aid of a microscope.

Memory Tip

Think of 'small' ('micro-') and 'looking' ('skopein') to remember that 'microscopically' means looking at things that are very small.

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