minutely

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adverb

mi·​nute·​ly mī-ˈnüt-lē 

mə-, 

-ˈnyüt-

1

: into very small pieces

minutely fragmented

2

: in a minute manner or degree

a minutely detailed analysis

minutely

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adjective

min·​ute·​ly ˈmi-nət-lē 

archaic

: minute by minute

Synonyms of minutely

Adverb

• systematically
• thoroughly

Examples of minutely in a Sentence

Adverb

a minutely detailed analysis of the series of glitches that resulted in the blackout

Recent Examples on the Web

Adverb

When the mask slipped or seemed to slip in the breakup video, however minutely, their counterparts — gay shitposters — pissed through the gap. — Paul McAdory, Them., 9 Dec. 2025

The statements are minutely detailed, suggesting the military keeps a close eye on its finances. — Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025

All kinds of wheels, minutely varied screws and washers, and various mystery components were crammed into the box. — Stephen Cass, IEEE Spectrum, 21 Aug. 2020

The dozens of edits that Congress made have been minutely examined by historians and literary scholars. — Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 4 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adverb

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

circa 1616, in the meaning defined above