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Tiny

//ˈtaɪni// adj, name, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Very small.

    "Not long ago, it was difficult to produce photographs of tiny creatures with every part in focus. That’s because the lenses that are excellent at magnifying tiny subjects produce a narrow depth of field. A photo processing technique called focus stacking has changed that."

Adjective
  1. 1
    very small wordnet
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A township in Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.
  2. 2
    An unincorporated community in Dickenson County, Virginia, United States.
  3. 3
    A nickname.
Noun
  1. 1
    A small child; an infant.

    "‘You know I loved your husband like a brother, and you know I've loved you and Sylvia ever since she was a tiny.’"

  2. 2
    Anything very small.

    "Might I now add a plea for the smaller irises, the tinies? They, also, should be divided up and replanted just now."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English tine, tyne (“very small”) + -y. Perhaps from tine.

Etymology 2

From Middle English tine, tyne (“very small”) + -y. Perhaps from tine.

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