Main Entry: ¹min·ute

Pronunciation: \ˈmi-nət\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Late Latin minuta, from Latin minutus small, from past participle of minuere to lessen — more at minor

Date: 14th century

1 a : the 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds b : the 60th part of a degree of angular measure
2 : the distance one can traverse in a minute
3 : a short space of time : moment
4 a : a brief note (as of summary or recommendation) b : memorandum, draft c plural : the official record of the proceedings of a meeting