1. Plural of minim; very small or minimal amounts or creatures.
Usage: Most commonly used in medical/pharmaceutical contexts or in reference to very small things.
2. In music, plural of minim; notes equal to half a semibreve (British term for half note).
Usage: British English; American English typically uses 'half notes'.
3. Members of a religious order, especially the Order of Minims founded by Saint Francis of Paola.
Usage: Historical/religious context; capitalized when referring to the specific order.

Examples

• The pharmacist measured out minims of the liquid medicine using a dropper.
• The composer wrote a passage with several minims followed by quicker notes.
• The minims of the order were known for their strict vows of poverty.
• Even minims of salt can affect the flavor of a dish.
• In the old musical score, minims were written as hollow note heads with stems.