minimus

[ min-uh-muhs ]

noun

, plural min·i·mi [min, -, uh, -mahy].

1. a creature or being that is the smallest or least significant.
2. Anatomy. the little finger or toe.

minimus

/ ˈmɪnɪməs /

adjective

1. immediately postpositive the youngest: sometimes used after the surname of a schoolboy having elder brothers at the same school

   Hunt minimus

Word History and Origins

Origin of minimus¹

1580–90; < New Latin, Latin: literally, smallest

Example Sentences

“I never even thought about the apartment. It was de minimus, in my mind,” Weisselberg said.

From Salon

In that case, the “de minimus” standard for employer hardship was discarded in favor of a greater accommodation for workers.

From Washington Times

Hardison, in which the justices ruled that companies need only demonstrate a “de minimus,” or minimal, impact on operations to deny such accommodations.

From Washington Times

Mr. Hardison said he believes the court was wrong in that ruling, because the “de minimus” burden “could be a penny, and that would be too much.”

From Washington Times

"Even if they did use it to some degree, it was de minimus. You know this is the sort of thing that might require a letter of reprimand or something certainly not firing."

From Fox News