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microcosmically

microcosmically

9.8
In a very small way that looks at tiny parts
  • adverb
  • /ˌmaɪkrəˈkɒzmɪkli/
translation icon : microcósmicamente
  • The scientist analyzed the sample microcosmically to understand its smallest features.

Examples

  • When viewed microcosmically, the differences between the two materials became clear.

  • The artist painted the scene microcosmically, focusing on the tiniest details of each object.

  • The artist depicted the city microcosmically in her painting.

  • He explained the concept microcosmically to help us understand it better.

  • The scientist analyzed the sample microcosmically to understand its smallest features.

  • When viewed microcosmically, the differences between the two materials became clear.

  • The artist painted the scene microcosmically, focusing on the tiniest details of each object.

Synonyms

minutely
vsmicrocosmically
  • Formal
4 6.3

Describe or record something with great care for small details

stresses small size itself rather than detailed careful examination
microscopically
vsmicrocosmically
  • Specialized
1 7.2

To need a microscope to be seen

focuses on being tiny without implying microscope observation

How Small

microscopically
  • Specialized
1 7.2
microcosmically
9.8
minutely
  • Formal
4 6.3
a little
∞ 1.0
slightly
885 1.0

Surface Forms

microcosmically positive

Morphology

microcosmically = microcosmic (semi-transparent) = microcosm + ic + ally

Formed by adding '-ally' to 'microcosmic' (itself from 'microcosm' + '-ic'), but the sense 'in a very small or minute way' shifts toward general smallness rather than specifically 'as a microcosm'.

Etymology

Microcosmically comes from micro- 'small' and cosmos 'world', so it means 'in a very small way'. A helpful image is looking through a microscope at tiny parts, which is what we do when we study something microcosmically.