1. a unit of liquid measure equal to one sixtieth of a fluid dram, or about one drop
Usage: chiefly medical or pharmaceutical
2. a musical note with a time value equal to half a semibreve or whole note
Usage: music
3. a very small or minimal amount; something insignificant

Examples

• The pharmacist measured out five minims of the liquid medicine.
• In musical notation, a minim is held for twice as long as a crotchet.
• The recipe calls for just a minim of vanilla extract.
• The difference between the two versions was a mere minim.
• A minim of salt can change the flavor of the entire dish.