Minute
/mɪˈnjuːt/noun
A unit of time equal to sixty seconds.
Did you know?In medieval times, the term 'minute' was often associated with the meticulous recording of celestial events, believed to influence fate and fortune.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
minuta
“Something small or finely detailed.”
Old French
Old French
minute
“Small or minute; a division of time.”
14th Century
Middle English
minute
“A small or minor unit of time.”
Modern English
English
minute
“A unit of time, recognized as sixty seconds.”