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mini

MIN-ee/mˈɪni/

Smaller than the usual size.

A mini muffin sits beside a usual-sized muffin.

A miniature muffin beside a usual-sized muffin of the same kind, resting together on one ordinary saucer so the smaller-than-usual size is immediately visible.
Etymology
mini-carEnglisha small car; early source of the shortened form mini

Mini is recorded by 1961 and now means smaller than the usual size.

More examples

  • The shop sells mini pizzas.
  • He buys a mini version of the game.

Forms

mini

Similar words

miniature
Emphasizes a reduced-scale version.
small
A general size description without comparison to a standard version.