Definition

Very small or insignificant in size or importance.

Example

The minute details of the painting were hard to notice at first.

Conversation

Did you notice that minute detail in the painting?

Yeah, it’s amazing how they captured something so small.

I thought it would be easy to overlook, but it really stands out.

Exactly! Sometimes those minute things make all the difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A unit of time equal to 60 seconds, often used to measure short periods or intervals.

Example

The meeting will start in five minutes.

Conversation

Hey, can you wait a minute before we leave?

Sure, what do you need to do?

I just have to grab my jacket from the other room.

Definition

To make a written record of something, especially in a formal way, like the details of a meeting.

Example

The secretary will minute the discussions during the meeting.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you remember to minute the key points from the meeting yesterday?

I thought I would, but I got distracted by other tasks.

It's really important to minute them so we can review later.

Root Explanation

Minute → It originates from the Latin word 'minuta' (meaning small or tiny), which is the feminine form of 'minutus' (meaning reduced or small). The word 'minute' refers to something that is very small or insignificant in size or importance.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for small, 'minuta', to remember that 'minute' means something very small or tiny.

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