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What is another word for Minute? – 173 Minute Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    instant moment second flash twinkling jiffy split second fraction iota whit shred scintilla spark glimmer flicker brevity briefness shortness smallness tininess insignificance triviality pettiness brief transient fleeting ephemeral temporary short-lived momentary instantaneous prompt swift speedy quick fast rapid brisk hasty hurried cursory slight scant meager negligible inconsequential minor little small

    Meaning of Minute

    The primary meaning of the word "minute" is a unit of time equal to sixty seconds.

    Definitions

    • A unit of time equal to sixty seconds
    • * Extremely small in size, amount, or degree
    • * Precise and detailed, giving attention to small details

    Etymology of Minute

    The word "minute" comes from the Latin "minuta", meaning small, and "minutus", past participle of "minuere", meaning to make small
    Historically, the word has been used to describe small units of time, and its meaning has expanded to include other senses related to smallness and precision

    Example Uses

    • The clock struck the minute, signaling the start of the meeting
    • * The recipe requires a minute amount of salt to bring out the flavor
    • * The detective was meticulous and minute in her examination of the evidence

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    hour day week month year eternity infinity vastness enormity greatness largeness abundance plenty amplitude profusion copiousness generous liberal extensive lengthy prolonged long-lasting enduring perpetual continuous uninterrupted unbroken

    Related Nouns

    time hour second moment instant interval period duration span term season epoch era age cycle phase stage juncture point moment occasion circumstance situation condition state status position placement location

    Related Verbs

    measure time clock tick tickle beat pulse vibrate oscillate fluctuate vary change alter modify adjust regulate control govern direct manage administer supervise oversee monitor observe watch notice perceive detect

    Related Adjectives

    small tiny miniature minuscule infinitesimal negligible insignificant inconsequential trivial petty little brief short transient fleeting ephemeral temporary momentary instantaneous prompt swift speedy quick fast rapid brisk hasty hurried cursory slight scant meager precise exact meticulous detailed thorough careful thoroughgoing