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- [min-it-lee]
- /ˈmɪn ɪt li/
- /maɪˈnjuːt.li/
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- [min-it-lee]
- /ˈmɪn ɪt li/
Definitions of minutely word
- adjective minutely occurring every minute. 1
- adverb minutely in a minute manner, form, or degree; in minute detail. 1
- adverb minutely into tiny or very small pieces. 1
- noun minutely With great attention to detail; meticulously. 1
- adverb minutely to a minuscule degree 1
- adverb minutely painstakingly 1
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Origin of minutely
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; minute1 + -ly
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Parts of speech for Minutely
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
minutely popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
minutely usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for minutely
adv minutely
- strictly — in a strict manner; rigorously; stringently: strictly enforced.
- hard — not soft; solid and firm to the touch; unyielding to pressure and impenetrable or almost impenetrable.
- jointly — together; in combination or partnership; in common: My brother and I own the farm jointly.
- intimately — associated in close personal relations: an intimate friend.
- sharply — having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing: a sharp knife.
adverb minutely
- closely — to put (something) in a position to obstruct an entrance, opening, etc.; shut.
- thoroughly — in a thorough manner or degree; completely and carefully: We will review the data thoroughly.
- carefully — cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.
- painstakingly — taking or characterized by taking pains or trouble; expending or showing diligent care and effort; careful: a painstaking craftsman; painstaking research.
- microscopically — so small as to be invisible or indistinct without the use of the microscope: microscopic organisms. Compare macroscopic.
Antonyms for minutely
adv minutely
- inaccurate — not accurate; incorrect or untrue.
- indefinitely — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
- generally — usually; commonly; ordinarily: He generally comes home at noon.
- questionably — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
- broadly — You can use broadly to indicate that something is generally true.
adverb minutely
- cursorily — going rapidly over something, without noticing details; hasty; superficial: a cursory glance at a newspaper article.
- inaccurately — In an inaccurate manner; incorrectly; inexactly.
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