adj. 1. Exceptionally small; tiny. See Synonyms at small. 2. Not worthy of notice; insignificant: a minute problem. 3. Characterized by careful scrutiny and close examination: held a minute inspection of the grounds. [Middle English, from Latin minūtus, past participle of minuere, to lessen; see mei-2 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] mi·nutely adv. mi·nuteness n. |
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