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minute

CEFR: B2
Extremely tiny, microscopic, or detailed in physical dimensions or degree of change (pronounced /maɪˈnjuːt/).

Synonyms

  • minuscule
  • infinitesimal
  • microscopic

Common Collocations

  • in a matter of minutes
  • last-minute decision
  • minute by minute

Example Sentence

Even a minute change in oceanic water temperature can trigger widespread coral reef bleaching.

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