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minute (2)

mi·nute [ mī nt ] (comparative mi·nut·er, superlative mi·nut·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. very small: extremely small in size or scope

2. insignificant: so very small as not to matter

3. concerned with every detail: extremely or laboriously thorough and painstaking, and concerned with every detail

[Early 17th century. < Latin minutus (see minute1)]

mi·nute·ness noun
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