minify

verb

min·i·fy ˈmi-nə-ˌfī

minified; minifying

Synonyms of minify next

next

transitive verb

: lessen

Word History

Etymology

Latin minus less + English -ify

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of minify was in 1874

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“Minify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minify. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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