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min⋅i⋅fy

[min-uh-fahy]
–verb (used with object), -fied, -fy⋅ing.
1. to makeless.
2. to minimize.

Origin:
1670–80; < L min(us) less + -ify, modeled on magnify


min⋅i⋅fi⋅ca⋅tion, noun
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min·i·fy   (mĭn'ə-fī')   
tr.v.   min·i·fied, min·i·fy·ing, min·i·fies
To make smaller or less significant; reduce.

[min(imum) + (magn)ify.]
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