Minim

/ˈmɪnɪm/
noun

The smallest amount of something possible or measurable.

Every minim of effort matters.
Visual representation of "minim" - The smallest amount of something possible or measurable.

Often appears as...

  • minim of truth
  • minim of effort

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Formal

noun

A unit of fluid measure equal to one sixtieth of a drachm.

The doctor prescribed medication and instructed to take 20 minims every four hours.
Visual representation of "minim" - A unit of fluid measure equal to one sixtieth of a drachm.

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Formal

Technical

noun

A note in music that is half the length of a semibreve.

In four-four time, a minim equals two beats.
Visual representation of "minim" - A note in music that is half the length of a semibreve.

Often appears as...

  • minim rest
  • dotted minim

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Technical

noun

The smallest amount of something possible or measurable.

Every minim of effort matters.
Visual representation of "minim" - The smallest amount of something possible or measurable.

Often appears as...

  • minim of truth
  • minim of effort

Usage tips

Formal

noun

A unit of fluid measure equal to one sixtieth of a drachm.

The doctor prescribed medication and instructed to take 20 minims every four hours.
Visual representation of "minim" - A unit of fluid measure equal to one sixtieth of a drachm.

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

noun

A note in music that is half the length of a semibreve.

In four-four time, a minim equals two beats.
Visual representation of "minim" - A note in music that is half the length of a semibreve.

Often appears as...

  • minim rest
  • dotted minim

Usage tips

Technical

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "minim"
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Often Metaphorical

Used to express a tiny amount, usually of something abstract like qualities or feelings.

Illustration for Often Metaphorical
She didn't show a minim of surprise when I told her the news.
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Figurative Speech

'Minim of truth' means there's only a small bit of reality in what's otherwise not true.

Illustration for Figurative Speech
In every joke, there is a minim of truth.
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Impact Over Quantity

A 'minim of effort' implies that even a small attempt is valuable.

Illustration for Impact Over Quantity
He appreciated every minim of effort his students made.
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Often Metaphorical

Used to express a tiny amount, usually of something abstract like qualities or feelings.

Illustration for Often Metaphorical
She didn't show a minim of surprise when I told her the news.
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Figurative Speech

'Minim of truth' means there's only a small bit of reality in what's otherwise not true.

Illustration for Figurative Speech
In every joke, there is a minim of truth.
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Impact Over Quantity

A 'minim of effort' implies that even a small attempt is valuable.

Illustration for Impact Over Quantity
He appreciated every minim of effort his students made.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Often Metaphorical

Used to express a tiny amount, usually of something abstract like qualities or feelings.

Illustration for Often Metaphorical
She didn't show a minim of surprise when I told her the news.
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Figurative Speech

'Minim of truth' means there's only a small bit of reality in what's otherwise not true.

Illustration for Figurative Speech
In every joke, there is a minim of truth.
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Impact Over Quantity

A 'minim of effort' implies that even a small attempt is valuable.

Illustration for Impact Over Quantity
He appreciated every minim of effort his students made.
Visual representation of the word "Minim"

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