Minutely

/maɪˈnjuːtli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a very small or precise manner; with great detail or care.

The report examined the data minutely to ensure accuracy.

In a detailed or thorough way.

The scientist minutely analyzed the results of the experiment.

Every minute; very often.

The clock was checked minutely to track the time of each event.

Derived from the word 'minute', from Latin 'minuta', meaning 'small or minor'.

examined minutely

to look at something very carefully and in detail

reported minutely

to provide a detailed account of an event or situation

monitored minutely

to observe something closely and continuously

minute

A very small unit of time or measurement.

minute detail

A small, intricate detail.

minutiae

The small, precise, or trivial details.

Not really common in slang, but can mean overly detailed.

He described the story minutely, like he was writing an essay.