Min
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/mɪn/
(min)
shortened form for time or amount
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Min' is an abbreviation in English, derived from the words 'minute' and 'minimum', where 'minute' comes from the Latin 'minuta' meaning 'small part', and 'minimum' from Latin 'minimum' meaning 'the least'.
Historical Evolution
'Minute' and 'minimum' were shortened to 'min' in modern English, especially in technical, scientific, and informal contexts.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'min' was used as a written abbreviation, but over time it became common in spoken English as well.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a short form of 'minute', used especially in informal contexts to refer to a period of time equal to sixty seconds.
I'll be there in 5 min.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/09 03:19