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Definition of minuteness

minuteness

/maɪˈnuːt.nəs/
mi · nute · ness
Adverb:minutely
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Adjective:minute
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minuteness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state or quality of being extremely small in size, extent, or degree.

Example

"The extreme minuteness of the cellular structures required an electron microscope to observe."

2

Great exactness, thoroughness, and attention to the smallest details.

Example

"The historian described the daily life of the ancient village with remarkable minuteness."

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• Rhymes for minuteness

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective minute (derived from Latin minutus, meaning "small" or "diminished") and the native suffix -ness.

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