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minutely
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1mi·nute·ly

adverb \mī-ˈnüt-lē, mə-, -ˈnyüt-\

Definition of MINUTELY

1
: into very small pieces
2
: in a minute manner or degree <a minutely detailed analysis>

Examples of MINUTELY

  1. <a minutely detailed analysis of the series of glitches that resulted in the blackout>

First Known Use of MINUTELY

1599

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Synonyms
completely, comprehensively, detailedly, exhaustively, fully, inside out, thoroughly, roundly, sweepingly, systematically, through and through, totally

Rhymes with MINUTELY

acutely, astutely

2min·ute·ly

adjective \ˈmi-nət-lē\

Definition of MINUTELY

archaic
: minute by minute

First Known Use of MINUTELY

circa 1616

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