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minutely

/maɪˈnuːt.li/
mi · nute · ly
Adjective:minute
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• adverb

1

In a very detailed, thorough, and precise manner; with close attention to the smallest details.

Example

"The forensic team examined the documents minutely for any signs of forgery."

2

To a very small or barely perceptible degree.

Example

"The two chemical compounds differ only minutely in their molecular structure."

3

Every minute; from one minute to the next.

Example

"The patient's vital signs were monitored minutely in the intensive care unit."

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• adjective

1

Occurring, performed, or recorded every minute.

Example

"The automated weather station records minutely temperature readings throughout the storm."

Word Nuance & Usage

As a heteronym, "minutely" is pronounced /maɪˈnjuːtli/ when meaning "in great detail or to a very small degree" (from the adjective "minute"), and /ˈmɪnɪtli/ when meaning "every sixty seconds" (from the noun "minute").

• Rhymes for minutely

• Nearby Words

minus
minuscule
minute
minutely
minuteman
minuteness
minutes

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective "minute" (from Latin "minutus", meaning "small" or "diminished") or the noun "minute" (from Medieval Latin "minuta"), combined with the suffix "-ly".

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Minutely. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/minutely
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