|
|
mi·nute2
 minute2
|
|
- pronunciation:
- mI
nut
[or]
mI
nyut
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
minuter, minutest |
| definition 1: |
very small in size or amount; tiny.
Grandmother is ill and will eat only a minute amount of food.- synonyms:
- diminutive, tiny, wee
- antonyms:
- tremendous
- similar words:
- little, miniature, small
|
| definition 2: |
with attention to fine details.
He makes minute drawings of city life.- synonyms:
- detailed, meticulous
- similar words:
- careful, close, diligent, precise, scrupulous, thorough
|
| related words: |
accurate, delicate, diminutive, elaborate, meticulous, short |
|
|
|
|
| derivation: |
minuteness (n.) |
|
|