microscopically

An adverb meaning "in a microscopic manner" or "to a very small, minute degree." It is used in scientific contexts to describe observations made using a microscope, or figuratively to indicate extreme precision or attention to the smallest details.

• 🇪🇸Adverbio que significa «de manera microscópica» o «en un grado extremadamente pequeño o insignificante». Se usa en contextos científicos para describir observaciones realizadas con un microscopio, o en sentido figurado para indicar una precisión o atención extraordinaria a los más mínimos detalles.

1. Using a microscope B2 formal

   In a manner that involves or uses a microscope for observation.

   • The sample was examined microscopically to identify the bacteria.
   • Scientists analyzed the tissue microscopically for signs of disease.
   • The material was studied microscopically to determine its structure.

   🇪🇸mediante el uso de un microscopio

2. Extremely small scale C1 formal

   To a very small or minute degree; in a way that is barely perceptible.

   • The differences between the two versions are microscopically small.
   • The cracks in the vase were microscopically fine.
   • The particles were microscopically sized, invisible to the naked eye.

   🇪🇸a escala microscópica

   Sinónimos: imperceptiblyminutely

   Antónimos: macroscopically

• more microscopically comparative form
• most microscopically superlative form