mini-

English

Etymology

Shortened from miniature, ultimately from Latin minium (red lead). Influenced by similarity to minimum and minus.

Prefix

mini-

1. Denotes a smaller than usual version of an item.
2. With the hemline well above the knee.

Derived terms

• mini-club
• mini-market
• mini-mart
• mini-size
• miniboss
• miniphone
• miniskirt

Translations

Italian

Prefix

mini-

1. mini-