Root Word Min Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does the word 'mince' mean?

The least amount possible

A type of dance

Marked by attention to small details

To cut into very small pieces (correct)

What does 'minute' mean?

Marked by attention to small details

Define 'miniature'.

A small copy

What is a 'minister'?

A lesser person who serves by helping Signup and view all the answers

What does 'minimum' mean?

The least amount possible Signup and view all the answers

Define 'minus'.

Less Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'minuet'?

A dance marked by small steps Signup and view all the answers

What does 'minor' refer to?

Smaller, underage Signup and view all the answers

Define 'minuscule'.

Very small Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'minstrel'?

A lesser person who serves by entertaining Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Root Word "Min" Study Notes

Mince: To cut into very small pieces, often used in cooking to prepare ingredients.
Minute: Describes something that is marked by attention to small details, often emphasizing precision and care.
Miniature: Refers to a small copy or replica, often used in art, models, or design to capture details on a smaller scale.
Minister: Denotes a lesser person who actively serves and helps others, commonly associated with government roles or religious duties.
Minimum: Represents the least amount possible in various contexts, emphasizing the lowest limit of quantity or degree.
Minus: Indicates a reduction or subtraction, often used in mathematical contexts or to denote a lesser amount.
Minuet: A type of dance that is characterized by small, graceful steps, often seen in classical music and dance forms.
Minor: Refers to something smaller, or underage, commonly used in legal terms to describe individuals not yet of legal age.
Minuscule: Describes something that is very small or tiny, emphasizing diminutive size.
Minstrel: Refers to a lesser person who serves by entertaining, historically connecting to traveling musicians or poets.

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Explore the meanings and usages of root words starting with 'min' through these flashcards. Enhance your vocabulary with terms like 'mince', 'minute', 'miniature', and more. Perfect for language learners looking to master these essential words.