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[2] associate, fraternize, hobnob, mix, socialize—more at SOCIALIZE

ming tree noun : a dwarfed usu. evergreen tree grown as bonsai; also : an artificial plant resembling this

mini noun, plural min·is : something small of its kind

— mini adjective

mini- combining form : smaller or briefer than usual, normal, or standard

1miniature noun [ORIGIN: It miniatura art of illuminating a manuscript, fr. ML, fr. L miniare to color with red lead, fr. minium red lead]

1 : a copy on a much reduced scale; also : something small of its kind

2 : a small painting (as on ivory or metal)

— min·ia·tur·ist noun

2miniature adjective : being or represented on a small scale

Synonyms

atomic, infinitesimal, microscopic, minute, teeny, tiny, wee—more at TINY

min·ia·tur·ize verb -ized; -iz·ing : to design or construct in small size

— min·ia·tur·i·za·tion noun

mini·bar noun : a small refrigerator in a hotel room that is stocked with beverages and snacks

mini·bike noun : a small one-passenger motorcycle

mini·bus noun : a small bus or van

mini·com·put·er noun : a computer between a mainframe and a microcomputer in size and speed

mini·disc noun : a miniature optical disk

min·im noun : a unit of liquid measure equal to 1/60 fluid dram

min·i·mal adjective 1 : relating to or being a minimum : LEAST

2 : of or relating to minimalism or minimal art

— min·i·mal·ly adverb

Synonyms

least, minimum; also fewer, lesser, low, slight, small

Antonyms

full, largest, maximum, top, topmost, utmost

minimal art noun : abstract art consisting primarily of simple geometric forms executed in an impersonal style

— minimal artist noun

min·i·mal·ism noun : MINIMAL ART; also : a style (as in music or literature) marked by extreme spareness or simplicity

— min·i·mal·ist noun

mini·mart noun : CONVENIENCE STORE

min·i·mise British variant of MINIMIZE

min·i·mize verb -mized; -miz·ing 1 : to reduce or keep to a minimum

2 a : to underestimate intentionally

b : to speak slightingly of : BELITTLE

Synonyms

belittle, cry down, decry, deprecate, depreciate, diminish, discount, disparage, put down, write off—more at DECRY

1minimum noun, plural -ma or -mums 1 : the least quantity assignable, admissible, or possible

2 : the least of a set of numbers

3 : the lowest degree or amount of variation (as of temperature) reached or recorded

2minimum adjective : of, relating to, or constituting a minimum

Synonyms

least, minimal—more at MINIMAL

min·ion noun [ORIGIN: MF mignon darling]

1 : a servile dependent, follower, or underling

2 : one highly favored

3 : a subordinate official

Synonyms

darling, favorite, pet, preference—more at FAVORITE

min·is·cule variant of MINUSCULE

mini·se·ries noun : a television story presented in sequential episodes

mini·skirt noun : a skirt with the hemline several inches above the knee

1minister noun 1 : AGENT

2 : a member of the clergy esp. of a Protestant communion

3 : a high officer of state who heads a division of governmental activities

4 : a diplomatic representative to a foreign state

Synonyms

[2] clergyman, divine, ecclesiastic, father, preacher, priest, reverend—more at CLERGYMAN

[4] ambassador, delegate, emissary, envoy, legate, representative—more at AMBASSADOR

2minister verb 1 : to perform the functions of a minister of religion

2 : to give aid or service <~ to the sick>

— min·is·tra·tion noun

Synonyms usually minister to

aid, care, mother, nurse—more at NURSE

min·is·te·ri·al adjective : of, relating to, or characteristic of a minister or the ministry

Synonyms

clerical, pastoral, priestly, sacerdotal—more at CLERICAL

1ministrant adjective, archaic

: performing service as a minister

2ministrant noun : one that ministers

min·is·try noun, plural -tries 1 : MINISTRATION

2 : the office, duties, or functions of a minister; also : the period of service or office

3 : CLERGY

4 : AGENCY