English Explanatory Dictionary

minish

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To lessen or cause to seem to be less.
name
  1. A surname from Irish.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɪn.ɪʃ/

Word forms

minish minishes minishing minished

Etymology

From Middle English menuse, from Middle French menusier, from Vulgar Latin *minūtiāre.

Synonyms

diminish lessen reduce decrease

Derived words

minisher minishment unminished
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