minute
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[ mahy-noot, -nyoot, mi- ]
/ maɪˈnut, -ˈnyut, mɪ- /
adjective, mi·nut·er, mi·nut·est.
extremely small, as in size, amount, extent, or degree: minute differences.
of minor importance; insignificant; trifling.
attentive to or concerned with even the smallest details: a minute examination.
Origin of minute
2SYNONYMS FOR minute
3 detailed, exact, precise.
OTHER WORDS FROM minute
mi·nute·ness, nounWords nearby minute
Example sentences from the Web for minuteness
British Dictionary definitions for minuteness (1 of 2)
minute
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/ (ˈmɪnɪt) /
noun
verb (tr)
to record in minutes
to minute a meeting
to time in terms of minutes
See also
minutes
Word Origin for minute
C14: from Old French from Medieval Latin
minūta, n. use of Latin
minūtus
minute ²
British Dictionary definitions for minuteness (2 of 2)
minute
2
/ (maɪˈnjuːt) /
adjective
very small; diminutive; tiny
unimportant; petty
precise or detailed
a minute examination
Derived forms of minute
minuteness, nounWord Origin for minute
C15: from Latin
minūtus, past participle of
minuere to diminish
Scientific definitions for minuteness
minute
[ mĭn′ĭt ]
A unit of time equal to 160 of an hour or 60 seconds.♦ A sidereal minute is 160 of a sidereal hour, and a mean solar minute is 160 of a mean solar hour. See more at sidereal time solar time.
A unit of angular measurement, such as longitude or right ascension, that is equal to 160 of a degree or 60 seconds.
Idioms and Phrases with minuteness
minute
see at the last minute; every minute counts; just a minute; mile a minute; wait a minute.