minify

[ min-uh-fahy ]

verb (used with object)

, min·i·fied, min·i·fy·ing.

1. to make less.
2. to minimize.

minify

/ ˌmɪnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən; ˈmɪnɪˌfaɪ /

verb

1. rare.
   tr to minimize or lessen the size or importance of (something)

Derived Forms

• minification, noun

Other Words From

• mini·fi·cation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of minify¹

1670–80; < Latin min ( us ) less + -ify, modeled on magnify

Word History and Origins

Origin of minify¹

C17: from Latin minus less; for form, compare magnify

Example Sentences

The hackers maintain, however, that the Minify hole has been alive and well.

From The Daily Beast

Local caste, prejudice, interest, and bias warp us and minify our usefulness.

From Project Gutenberg

I here hesitate before a little adventure which I would not make too much of nor yet minify: it seems to me so gentle and winning.

From Project Gutenberg

But by no means do I ever overlook or minify the fact that this is one of the most extraordinary experiences of my life.

From Project Gutenberg

He desires to magnify, not to minify, the importance of these illustrious men.

From Project Gutenberg

Then let us truly magnify Him—not minify, as the theologians do.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• abate
• curtail
• decrease
• dilute
• diminish
• dwindle
• ease
• erode
• impair
• lighten
• minimize
• mitigate
• narrow
• shrink
• slacken
• taper off
• weaken