Definition

The smallest or tiniest in size or amount.

Example

She noticed the minutest details in the painting that others overlooked.

Conversation

Did you notice the minutest details in that painting at the gallery?

Yeah, I was amazed at how the artist captured everything so precisely.

It really shows how much effort goes into even the minutest aspects of art.

Absolutely! Those tiny touches make all the difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Minutest → It is formed from "minute" (from Latin *minutus*, meaning small or tiny) and the superlative suffix "-est" (meaning most). The word "minutest" means the most small or the smallest in size or detail.

Memory Tip

Think of 'minute' meaning small, and when you add '-est', it indicates the most small. This helps you remember that 'minutest' refers to the smallest detail.

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