Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

minute-amount

Noun
/mɪˈnjuːt əˌmaʊnt/
Definition
A very small quantity or degree; a tiny measure or portion.
Examples
  • There was only a minute amount of sugar in the recipe.
  • After thorough analysis, only a minute amount of toxins were found.
Meaning
The term refers to an amount that is so small that it is nearly negligible or insignificant.
Synonyms
  • Trivial amount
  • Negligible quantity
  • Insignificant measure