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Meaning of a minute
A minute refers to a unit of time, equal to sixty seconds.
Etymology of a minute
The word 'minute' originates from the Latin 'minuta', meaning small, and 'minutus', past participle of 'minuere', meaning to make small
Historically, the term 'minute' has been used to describe small units of time, with its modern definition emerging in the 14th century
Synonyms
Definitions
- A unit of time equal to sixty seconds
- * A short period of time, used for emphasizing the brief duration of an event or action
Usage Examples
- I'll be with you in a minute, just let me finish this task
- * The alarm will go off in a minute, so be prepared
- * The chef added a pinch of salt at the last minute to bring out the flavors
Antonyms
hour
day
week
month
year
eternity
forever
always
constantly
continually
permanently
endlessly
infinitely
long time
extended period
prolonged duration
lengthy span
infinite duration
ceaseless interval
interminable period