minimizer
minimizer · minimizers
That which minimizesThat which minimizes.
Meaning
2 sensesThat which minimizes.
A word or phrase referring to a very small quantity of something, used to reinforce a negative sentence.
Origin
From minimize + -er. In the linguistics sense, coined by American linguist Dwight BolingerFrom minimize + -er. In the linguistics sense, coined by American linguist Dwight Bolinger in 1972.
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Forms
plural: minimizers| Singular | minimizer |
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