minim
pronunciation
How to pronounce minim in British English:
UK [ˈmɪnɪm]
How to pronounce minim in American English:
US [ˈmɪnɪm]
-
- Noun:
- a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 1/60th fluid dram or 0.059194 cubic centimeters
- a United States liquid unit equal to 1/60 fluidram
- a musical note having the time value of half a whole note
Word Origin
- minim (n.)
- mid-15c., in music, from Latin minimus "smallest, least; minute, trifling, insignificant;" of time, "least, shortest, very short;" of age, "youngest;" as a noun, "least price, lowest price" (see minimum). Calligraphy sense is from c. 1600.