2mi·nute 
/maɪˈnu:t, Brit maɪˈnju:t/ adjective
mi·nut·er; mi·nut·est /maɪˈnu:t, Brit maɪˈnju:t/ adjective [or more minute; most minute] 1 : very small : tiny
▪ There were minute particles of dust in the air. ▪ The test detected minute amounts of contamination. ▪ The equipment is able to detect the minutest errors. 2 : very complete and precise
▪ She told him what happened in minute detail. ▪ a minute examination of the evidence
▪ There were minute particles of dust in the air. ▪ The test detected minute amounts of contamination. ▪ The equipment is able to detect the minutest errors.
▪ She told him what happened in minute detail. ▪ a minute examination of the evidence
— mi·nute·ly adverb
▪ a minutely detailed drawing ▪ studied the evidence minutely
▪ a minutely detailed drawing ▪ studied the evidence minutely
