English Word Root: mini

small, less
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1 minimal   Speak   Example Sentences
a. the fewest; the least possible
2 minimalist   Speak   Example Sentences
n. advocating minimal reforms
3 minimise   Speak   Example Sentences
v. reduce to the smallest possible amount, extent, size, or degree
4 minimize   Speak   Example Sentences
v. diminish; belittle; make small or insignificant
5 minimum   Speak   Example Sentences
a. the smallest possible quantity
6 minion   Speak   Example Sentences
n. a loyal servant of another, usually more powerful being
7 minister   Speak   Example Sentences
n. one who performs service for another; officer of justice; executive head of a government department
8 ministry   Speak   Example Sentences
n. act of serving; government department, at the administrative level normally headed by a minister