minuteness
|mi-nute-ness|
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/maɪˈnjuːtnəs/
(minute)
small or time unit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'minuteness' originates from the Latin word 'minutus,' meaning 'small' or 'diminished.'
Historical Evolution
'minutus' transformed into the Old French word 'menu,' and eventually became the modern English word 'minute' and its derivative 'minuteness.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'small or diminished,' but over time it evolved to also mean 'precise or meticulous.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being extremely small or insignificant.
The minuteness of the details in the painting was astonishing.
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Noun 2
the quality of being precise or meticulous.
Her minuteness in organizing the event ensured its success.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45