mini-

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

Origin of mini-

by shortening of miniature, minimal, or minimum

Words nearby mini-

minhag, minhah, minho, minhow, mini, mini-, mini-me, mini-state, mini-vac, miniate, miniature

British Dictionary definitions for mini-

mini-

combining form

smaller or shorter than the standard size minibus; miniskirt

Word Origin for mini-

C20: from miniature and minimum

Medical definitions for mini-

mini-

pref.

Small; miniature:minilaparotomy.