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minify
[ min-uh-fahy ]
/ ˈmɪn əˌfaɪ /
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verb (used with object), min·i·fied, min·i·fy·ing.
to make less.
to minimize.
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Origin of minify
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min·i·fi·ca·tion, nounWords nearby minify
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British Dictionary definitions for minify
minify
/ (ˈmɪnɪˌfaɪ) /
verb -fies, -fying or -fied
(tr) rare to minimize or lessen the size or importance of (something)
Derived forms of minify
minification (ˌmɪnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən), nounWord Origin for minify
C17: from Latin minus less; for form, compare magnify
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