Definition

The quality or state of being very small or detailed.

Example

The minuteness of the details in her painting amazed everyone.

Conversation

I was looking at some pictures from our trip, and I noticed the minuteness of the details in the landscapes.

Yeah, it’s amazing how much beauty there is in the small things.

Exactly! Sometimes we overlook the minuteness when we’re busy enjoying the big picture.

True, but it’s those tiny details that often make the experience unforgettable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Minuteness → It is formed from "minute" (from Latin *minutus*, meaning small or tiny) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "minuteness" refers to the quality of being very small or detailed.

Memory Tip

Think of 'minute' meaning small, and '-ness' indicating a state. This helps you remember that 'minuteness' refers to the state of being very small or detailed.

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