minutely

adv, adj — 4 senses

minutely

adv

/maɪˈnjuːtlɪ/ · /ˈmɪnɪtlɪ/

Etymology From minute + -ly.

1

With attention to tiny details.

To describe them in full, and to recount minutely the ideas held by the Japanese rustics concerning them, would be to compile an octavo work on dragonology.1913, William Elliot Griffis, The Mikado's Empire (book 2, page 478)

2

On a minute scale.

minutely

adj

Etymology From minute + -ly.

1

Happening every minute.

2

Continuing; unceasing.

Throwing themselves absolutely upon God's minutely providence.1654, H[enry] Hammond, Of Fundamentals in a Notion Referring to Practise, London: […] J[ames] Flesher for Richard Royston, […], →OCLC:

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