minute
/ˈmɪnɪt/
Group 20Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Extremely small; precise and meticulous GRE
Example in Context
The forensic analyst examined the evidence in minute detail, discovering fibers invisible to the naked eye that linked the suspect to the crime scene.
Synonyms
tinysmallmicroscopic
Etymology
From Latin for 'small', it signifies something extremely tiny or detailed.
- minutus (Latin) — small
Memory Aid
🐸Sounds like “my newt”
My NEWT is so TINY, you could barely see it — it's MINUTE!
Visual Association
🔬A scientist peering through a microscope, examining the minute details of a tiny organism.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “minute” mean on the GRE?
minute (adjective) means “Extremely small; precise and meticulous”. The forensic analyst examined the evidence in minute detail, discovering fibers invisible to the naked eye that linked the suspect to the crime scene.
How to remember “minute” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “minute” sounds like “my newt”. My NEWT is so TINY, you could barely see it — it's MINUTE!
What are synonyms for “minute”?
Common synonyms: tiny, small, microscopic.