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minutely

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min⋅ute⋅ly

1  [min-it-lee]
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–adjective
1. occurring every minute.
–adverb
2. every minute; minute by minute.
Origin:
1590–1600; minute 1 + -ly

mi⋅nute⋅ly

2  [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:
1590–1600; minute 2 + -ly
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mi·nute·ly 1   (mī-nōōt'lē, -nyōōt'-, mĭ-)   
adv.  

  1. With attention to small details.

  2. On a very small scale.

  3. Into tiny pieces.

min·ute·ly 2   (mĭn'ĭt-lē)   
adj.   Archaic
On a minute-by-minute basis.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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