microscopical Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective of or relating to or used in microscopy
microscopic.
- microscopic analysis
- microscopical examination
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adjective satellite visible under a microscope; using a microscope
microscopic.
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adjective satellite so small as to be invisible without a microscope
microscopic.
- differences were microscopic
WordNet
Mi`cro*scop"ic, Mi`cro*scop"ic*al adjective
(Also<
- Microscopic
- Microscopical
)
Etymology
Cf. F.Definitions
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Of or pertaining to the microscope or to microscopy; made with a microscope; as, .microscopic observation -
Able to see extremely minute objects. Why has not man a microscopic eye? Pope.
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Very small; visible only by the aid of a microscope; as, a .microscopic insect