microscopial en · ADJ
Etymology
From microscope + -ial.
Meanings
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(archaic) microscopic
It is a vulgar remark , that the works of art do not bear a nice microscopial inspection
1744, George Berkeley, Siris, a chain of philosophical reflections and inquiries, concerning the virtues of tar-water:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most microscopial | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more microscopial | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |