Mini-

Origin

Shortened from miniature, ultimately from Latin minium (red lead). Influenced by similarity to minimum and minus.

Full definition of mini-

Prefix

1. Denotes a smaller than usual version of an item.
2. With the hemline well above the knee.

Derived terms

• mini-club
• mini-market
• mini-mart
• mini-size
• miniboss
• miniphone
• miniskirt