microformal

adjective6

1. •
   Pertaining to the internal structure of a single phrase.

   • For example, the note values and tonality of a phrase cannot be chosen independently of those of the other phrases; and similar restirctions apply also for many other microformal characteristics. — 1984
2. •
   Pertaining to the characteristics and patterns of lines or phrases, as opposed to the structure of the entire work.

   • Shakespeare's microformal analysis is the commensurate response to a world of forms emerging into and out of relation. — 2010
3. •
   Involving structure on a localized, small scale.

   • Both microformal and mesoformal deformations of the bed are considered in the analytical study. — 1966
4. •
   Having a miniaturized form.

   • Respectful of its microformal origins, it is distributed with a microfiche that duplicates the printed version but sometimes contains additional material. — 1982
5. •
   Involving substances in which extremely small volumes are involved (such as antibiotics, antibodies or viruses).

   • Microformal titration was carried out as described by Levy and Lepow (1959). — 1980
6. •
   "Thickened" using formal canonical relations between the cotangent bundles of smooth manifolds.