Etymology

mini

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Today it means: Miniature, tiny, small. Full definition →

Italian Mini
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mini · adjective1

From the prefix mini-.

mini · noun2

Abbrevations.

Mini · proper noun3

  1. Italian · borrowed fromMini
  2. English todayMini

Borrowed from Italian Mini

Mini · noun4

From the trademark MINI used as the car name originating from the Austin Mini and Morris Mini-Minor from BMC, from mini for being small.

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