minutes
|min-utes|
A1
/ˈmɪnɪts/
(minute)
small or time unit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'minute' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'minuta', where 'minuta' meant 'small' or 'minute'.
Historical Evolution
'minuta' transformed into the Old French word 'minute', and eventually became the modern English word 'minute'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'small' or 'minute', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a unit of time'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a period of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour.
The meeting will start in five minutes.
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Noun 2
a written record of the proceedings of a meeting.
The secretary took minutes during the board meeting.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42