minim
UKUS
C2
Definitions
n.
A half note in music (UK); the smallest unit of liquid measure
（英）二分音符；液量的最小单位
Root Breakdown
LoanwordStraight from Latin minimus 'smallest.' It names the smallest things in two fields: a tiny unit of liquid in pharmacy, and (in British usage) a basic short note in music.
Root minu still carries 49 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
The recipe called for just a few minims of the tincture.