tiny
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- tinily adverb
- tininess noun
Etymology
Origin of tiny
First recorded in 1590–1600; late Middle English tine “very small” + -y 1; further origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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"You can think of magnetism as being derived from tiny bar magnets sitting at the atomic sites in a crystal lattice," he said.
From Science Daily
Because of this, relying only on sedimentation rates made it difficult to determine the true ages of tiny fossils preserved in these layers.
From Science Daily
That means smaller jets need to be guided away and given more of a buffer, while a tiny business jet might need to relocate altogether.
From BBC
What makes the character indelible is the ghoulish heavy makeup, a bright red wig with tiny bangs, and oversized tinted sunglasses -- a cartoonish look that has gone viral.
From Barron's
Currently, only a tiny fraction of the vessels that used to navigate the strategic waterway have made it through, while some have ended up in flames.
From Barron's
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