Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Exceptionally small; tiny. synonym: small.
- adjective Not worthy of notice; insignificant.
- adjective Characterized by careful scrutiny and close examination.
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
[Middle English, from Latin minūtus, past participle of minuere, to lessen; see mei- in Indo-European roots.]
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