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minutely¹ Definition

min·utely (min′it lē)

adjective

  1. occurring at intervals of a minute
  2. occurring very often or continually

adverb

  1. every minute
  2. often or continually

minutely² Definition

mi·nutely (mī no̵̅o̅t′lē, -nyo̵̅o̅t′-; -mi-)

adverb

  1. in a minute manner or in minute detail
  2. into tiny pieces

minutely Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • account: These two books give a minutely detailed account of Renaissance and Baroque performance practice.
  • production: In Lloyd Davies's beautifully paced and minutely observed production, a cast of vividly drawn characters people the stage.
  • detail: There was something about those minutely faithful details that was a sufficing substitute for food.

Browse dictionary entries near minutely

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