Definition: "Infinitesimally small." In Greek, "infinitesimus" means "infinity," so "infinitesimally small" refers to something that is very tiny or extremely small in size. The word "net" has multiple meanings in different languages and cultures, but it often refers to a collection of interconnected objects, such as lines in a paper map or connections between computers. The term "infinitesimal" can refer to either infinitesimally small things like atoms or infinite numbers. In this context, "infinitesimals" is used to describe such small quantities, but it also suggests the concept of small differences and limits.