Meaning
The act of lowering something to its smallest value or extent.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
Etymology tree English minimize Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English minimization From minimize + -ation.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Antonyms
maximization
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram: