| 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). |
| mini- pref. Small; miniature: minicar. [From miniature and minimum.] |
mini- pref.
Small; miniature: minilaparotomy.
