Minim (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun
  1. the smallest unit of liquid measure, 1/60 (0.0167) of a fluid dram, roughly equivalent to one drop. Abbreviation: min, min.; Symbol: ♍, ♏
  2. a note, formerly the shortest in use, but now equivalent in time value to one half of a semibreve; half note.
  3. the least quantity of anything.
  4. something very small or insignificant.
  5. a member of a mendicant religious order founded in the 15th century by St. Francis of Paola.
adjective
  1. smallest.
  2. very small.
noun
  1. a unit of fluid measure equal to one sixtieth of a drachm. It is approximately equal to one drop
  2. a note having the time value of half a semibreve
  3. a small or insignificant person or thing
  4. a downward stroke in calligraphy
adjective
  1. very small; tiny
Minim (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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