mini
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3.5
- noun
- /ˈmɪni/
- It's like a mini computer integrated on a single chip.
Examples
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I've got myself a mini hydraulic press, yes.
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He bought a mini replica of the famous landmark to display on his shelf.
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Joan is watching a news report about the Sam Sweet trial on a mini television.
Fiction book (1996) -
These are excellent mini cheeseburgers.
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This looks like a mini Turkey baster.
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I'm quite happy with my mini refrigerator, my frozen dinners, and my work.
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She enjoys collecting mini toys from her favorite movies.
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For the party, they served a variety of mini sandwiches that were easy to eat.
Synonyms
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4.1
A very small copy of a real thing like a car or house
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3.7
A small copy of something, like a toy or model
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
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4.2
A short time when blood flow to the brain stops and causes sudden symptoms like weakness or trouble speaking
- Offensive
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8.7
A person who acts like Donald Trump in style and speech but on a smaller scale
How Small
Surface Forms
Etymology
Mini as a noun for a small version comes from miniature, which means 'small'. That is why a mini is a smaller form of something usual, like a tiny bottle of perfume you can collect.