minute
/maɪˈnuːt/
mi · nute
maɪ · ˈnuːt
English Definition
adj. extremely small
Significado en Español
minúsculo, diminuto
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nhỏ bé, tinh vi
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Example Sentence
The chances are minute.
机会极其渺小。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
mini(small)+ute
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is the best synonym for “minute” as used in the following sentence: “The minute details of the painting were astonishing.”
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A
Tiny
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B
Large
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C
Immediate
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D
Slow
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A — Tiny.
“minute” means adj. extremely small
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Under the microscope, the ______ specks turned out to be living cells.
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A
enormous
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B
minute
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C
gigantic
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D
massive
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B — minute.
“minute” means adj. extremely small
Common questions about “minute”
What does “minute” mean?
minute — adj. extremely small. In Chinese: 微小的，细微的.
How do you pronounce “minute”?
minute is pronounced /maɪˈnuːt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: mi · nute.
How do you use “minute” in a sentence?
The chances are minute. (机会极其渺小。)
What are synonyms for “minute”?
tiny, microscopic — all close in meaning to minute (adj. extremely small).
Is “minute” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. minute appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “minute”?
mini(small)+ute
