minutes etymology

Etymology:

The word "minutes" has Latin roots and is derived from the following:

• minutae (partes): "minute (parts)"
• minuere: "to diminish, make smaller"

Meaning:

"Minutes" refers to:

• Short records or notes: A written summary of the proceedings or discussions at a meeting.
• Minutes of time: A unit of time equal to 1/60th of an hour, or roughly 60 seconds.

Origin:

The term "minutes" was first used in the 14th century to describe concise summaries of legal proceedings. The idea of dividing time into minutes is believed to have originated in ancient Babylonia, where they divided the hour into 60 parts.

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