Microscopically/ˌmaɪkrəˈskɑːpɪkli/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Physical Scale Used to emphasize extremely small size that's invisible without magnification. The robotic components were assembled microscopically. Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal Sometimes used figuratively to mean exceptionally small or detailed. The chances of winning the lottery are microscopically slim. Pro Tip 3/3Visual Imagery Brings an image of something that requires close attention to detail. He examined the contract terms microscopically before signing.