infinitesimally

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  1. By infinitesimals; in infinitely small quantities; to an infinitesimal extent or in an infinitesimal degree. Just as he himself forms an infinitesimally small part of the universe, so his personal knowledge is utterly incommensurate with the sum total of existence. J. Owen, Evenings with Skeptics, II. 13.

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  • There was very little gap between it and the floor, but as he stared fixedly at the place where his finger rested he became aware of a lesser darkness, of the faintest possible thinning out of nonvisibility that increased, infinitesimally, when he withdrew his hand. —  Last Ditch - Ngaio Marsh - Roderick Alleyn 29
  • "You got to…" Aman shifted his weight infinitesimally, made a tiny, quick move with his left hand, just enough to catch Jimi's eye. —  Gardner Dozois - The Year's Best Science Fiction 23rd Annual Collection (2006)
  • His broad shoulders lifted infinitesimally, the bronzed skin gleaming like oiled silk, as it made her wonder what that skin would feel like beneath her fingers. —  TheKouvarisMarriage
  • I watched as the corners of her mouth turned down infinitesimally, hinting at some lingering sadness about her loss. —  ColdCasefull
  • His weight shifted infinitesimally, and I could see that he was preparing to fight. —  Meyer, Stephenie - New Moon
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