minutely

1
[ min-it-lee ]
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adjective
  1. occurring every minute.

adverb
  1. every minute; minute by minute.

Origin of minutely

1
First recorded in 1590–1600; minute1 + -ly

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Other definitions for minutely (2 of 2)

minutely2
[ mahy-noot-lee, -nyoot-, mi- ]

adverb
  1. in a minute manner, form, or degree; in minute detail.

  2. into tiny or very small pieces.

Origin of minutely

2
First recorded in 1590–1600; minute2 + -ly

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How to use minutely in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for minutely (1 of 2)

minutely1

/ (maɪˈnjuːtlɪ) /


adverb
  1. in great detail

British Dictionary definitions for minutely (2 of 2)

minutely2

/ (ˈmɪnɪtlɪ) /


adjective
  1. occurring every minute

adverb
  1. every minute

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