minimizer en · NOUN
Etymology
From minimize + -er. In the linguistics sense, coined by American linguist Dwight Bolinger in 1972.
Meanings
- That which minimizes.
- A word or phrase referring to a very small quantity of something, used to reinforce a negative sentence.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| minimizers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |