O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image
Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

minims

/mɪˈnɪmz/ noun · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does minims mean?

noun

A minim is a unit of measurement, especially in music, equal to a sixteenth of a semibreve. In printing, a minim is a small dot or mark used to indicate a small amount of something.

Example

"The musician carefully measured the tempo, ensuring that the minims were evenly spaced."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Synonyms for minims

Rhymes with minims

Etymologically related