Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a very detailed and thorough manner; with great attention to small particulars: "minutely" describes the action of examining, describing, or considering something with extreme precision and care for every small detail.

Examples of Usage

• Adverb:
  • The detective examined the crime scene minutely, searching for the smallest clue.
  • The contract was reviewed minutely by the legal team before signing.
  • She described the event so minutely that I felt I had been there.

Advanced Usage

• "to observe minutely": to watch or study with intense focus on details.
  • The scientist observed the cell division minutely under the microscope.
• "minutely detailed": (often used as a compound adjective) characterized by exhaustive detail.
  • The report included a minutely detailed analysis of the market trends.

Variants and Related Words

• Minute (adjective): /maɪˈnjuːt/ Extremely small; very detailed and precise.
  • There is a minute difference between the two samples.
• Minuteness (noun): The quality of being extremely small or detailed.
  • The minuteness of the engraving was astonishing.

Synonyms

• Precisely: In exact terms; without vagueness.
• Meticulously: In a way that shows great attention to detail; very thoroughly.
• Thoroughly: In a complete and exhaustive manner.

Antonyms

• Superficially: In a way that is on the surface only; not thorough.
• Carelessly: In a way that does not show care or attention to detail.
• Generally: In a broad, non-specific manner.

Related Phrases

• In minute detail: With exhaustive attention to every small aspect.
  • The historian recounted the battle in minute detail.

Adverb

1. in minute detail
   • our inability to see everything minutely and clearly is due merely to the infirmity of our senses