MINUTE


Meaning of MINUTE in English

adj. (minutest) 1 very small. 2 trifling, petty. 3 (of an inquiry, inquirer, etc.) accurate, detailed, precise. minutely adv. minuteness n.

[ ME f. L minutus past part. of minuere lessen ]

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