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- [mahy-noot, -nyoot, mi-]
- /maɪˈnut, -ˈnyut, mɪ-/
- /maɪˈnjuːtnɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mahy-noot, -nyoot, mi-]
- /maɪˈnut, -ˈnyut, mɪ-/
Definitions of minuteness word
- adjective minuteness extremely small, as in size, amount, extent, or degree: minute differences. 1
- adjective minuteness of minor importance; insignificant; trifling. 1
- adjective minuteness attentive to or concerned with even the smallest details: a minute examination. 1
- noun minuteness The property of being minute. 1
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Origin of minuteness
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English < Latin minūtus (past participle of minuere to make smaller or fewer), equivalent to minū- verb stem + -tus past participle suffix. See minus, minor
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Parts of speech for Minuteness
noun
adjective
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minuteness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for minuteness
noun minuteness
- narrowness — of little breadth or width; not broad or wide; not as wide as usual or expected: a narrow path.
- scantiness — scant in amount, quantity, etc.; barely sufficient.
- brevity — The brevity of something is the fact that it is short or lasts for only a short time.
- slight — small in amount, degree, etc.: a slight increase; a slight odor.
- petite — (of a woman) short and having a small, trim figure; diminutive.
Antonyms for minuteness
noun minuteness
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