Where does “minima” come from?
Minima comes from Latin minima, the neuter plural of minimus meaning "smallest."
minima (English): plural of minimum
Definitions
- plural of minimum
Ancestry of “minima”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | minima | nominative feminine singular of minimus;... |
| 2 | Latin | minimus | least, smallest |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | *(s)mey(h₁)- | — |