mini-

Related to mini-: mini-cog, Mini-stroke, mini-GBIC

mini-

pref.

Small; miniature: minicar.

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mini-

combining form

smaller or shorter than the standard size: minibus; miniskirt.

[C20: from miniature and minimum]

Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014

min•i

(ˈmɪn i)

n., pl. min•is.

a. miniskirt.

b. a garment with a miniskirt, esp. a dress.

2. minicomputer.

3. anything small of its kind.

[1965–70; independent use of mini-, or by shortening of words with mini- as initial element]

mini-

a combining form with the meanings “of a small or reduced size” (minicar; minigun); “limited in scope, intensity, or duration” (miniboom; minicourse); (of clothing) “short, not reaching the knee” (minidress; miniskirt).

[by shortening of miniature, minimal, or minimum]

Translations

mini-

pref → Mini-

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References in periodicals archive ?

Cat Callender, fashion features editor at Elle magazine, says: "A mini- skirt is totally unforgiving and I think you have to be very brave to wear one.

THE MONDAY SUPPLEMENT: FASHION: A MINI ADVENTURE

Teams will be able to participate as in the official championship of Azerbaijan on mini- football, and in international championships.