Minuteness: meaning, definitions and examples

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minuteness

 

[ หˆmษชnษชtnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

size

The quality or state of being very small in size or extent.

Synonyms

petiteness, smallness, tininess.

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Word Description / Examples
minuteness

Used to describe something extremely small in size or detail, often with a focus on precision or thoroughness.

  • The minuteness of the insect's wing was fascinating under the microscope
  • His attention to the minuteness of the problem allowed for a meticulous solution
smallness

A general term to describe anything that is below average in size. It can be used for both physical objects and abstract concepts.

  • The smallness of the room made it feel cozy
  • He was aware of the smallness of his role in the grand scheme
tininess

Used to emphasize the extremely small size of something, often evoking a sense of cuteness or fragility.

  • The tininess of the newborn's hands was precious
  • She was amazed by the tininess of the intricate jewelry piece
petiteness

Commonly used to describe the small and delicate physical appearance of people, especially women, or animals.

  • Her petiteness made her stand out among the taller models
  • The kitten's petiteness made it look even more adorable

Examples of usage

  • The minuteness of the insect fascinated the scientist.
  • She marveled at the minuteness of the details in the painting.

Translations

Translations of the word "minuteness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น minรบcia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‚เค•เฅเคทเฅเคฎเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Winzigkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kecilnya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั€ั–ะฑ'ัะทะบะพะฒั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ drobiazgowoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅพฎ็ดฐใ• (ใณใ•ใ„ใ•)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท minutie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ minuciosidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถnemsizlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฏธ์„ธํ•จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ drobnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ drobnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ป†ๅพฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ malenkost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ smรกatriรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑัะฐา›ั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ•แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ›แƒแƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xฤฑrdalฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ minuciosidad

Etymology

The word 'minuteness' originated from the Middle English word 'minutenesse', which was derived from the Old French 'minutie', meaning 'smallness'. The term has been used since the 14th century to describe the quality of being very small or minute in size.

See also: minutiae.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,364, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.