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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The scientists identified what they describe as a "proto-point" centromere, an intermediate form that connects today's tiny yeast centromeres to their more complex ancestors.
From Science Daily
These animals are known for their tiny teeth and unusually short arms that end in a single enlarged thumb claw.
From Science Daily
Over time, that tiny change could accumulate into a large enough deviation to prevent a collision with Earth.
From Science Daily
"HETDEX observes everything in a patch of sky, but only a tiny amount of that data is related to the galaxies that are bright enough for the project to use," added Lujan Niemeyer.
From Science Daily
The experimental therapy is administered through a catheter inserted into tiny holes in the skull.
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