mini-, minor-, minut-, minu-, min-
(Latin: small, little, less; decline, decrease, diminish; become less, reduce, becoming smaller or shorter)
minilaparotomy
A technique for sterilization by surgical ligation of the fallopian tubes, performed through a small suprapubic incision.
minim
minima
minimal
minimifidian
One who has the least possible faith in something.
minimism
minimistic
minimization
minimize (verb), minimizes; minimized; minimizing
1. To lower or reduce something unwanted or objectionable to the least amount or degree: Jim's company is striving to minimize costs as much as feasible.
2. To treat or to describe something as less important than it is: During the interview for a job, Sharon minimized her weaknesses and emphasized her strengths and experiences.
2. To treat or to describe something as less important than it is: During the interview for a job, Sharon minimized her weaknesses and emphasized her strengths and experiences.
minimum
mini-series, miniseries
A television series of short duration, on a single theme.
minister
ministerial
ministerially
ministrant
Related "few, small, less, little" word units: micro-;mio-; nano-; oligo-, olig-.
