Tinier: meaning, definitions and examples

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tinier

 

[ หˆtaษช.niษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

comparative form of tiny

Extremely small in size; even smaller than tiny.

Synonyms

more diminutive, more minuscule, smaller.

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Word Description / Examples
tinier

Use when comparing two objects directly, often of very small size or importance.

  • The second button is tinier than the first
smaller

General term for indicating that one object is less in size or amount than another. Can be used in everyday conversation.

  • Her apartment is smaller than mine
more minuscule

Use this word to describe something extremely tiny, often in a scientific or detailed context to indicate almost imperceptible size.

  • The scientist discovered bacteria that are even more minuscule than previously known
more diminutive

This is used in a more formal context to indicate something even smaller or more reduced in size than another object. It can also imply something cute or delicate.

  • The artist chose a more diminutive figure to emphasize the character's gentleness

Examples of usage

  • It's a tiny apartment, but the kitchen is even tinier.
  • Her voice was tinier than a whisper.
  • The tinier details can make a big difference.

Translations

Translations of the word "tinier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais pequeno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เฅ‹เคŸเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kleiner

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebih kecil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั€ั–ะฑะฝั–ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mniejszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ˆใ‚Šๅฐใ•ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plus petit

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกs pequeรฑo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daha kรผรงรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋” ์ž‘์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุตุบุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ menลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ menลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ดๅฐ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ manjลกi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ minni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั–ัˆั–ั€ะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒคแƒ แƒ แƒžแƒแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daha kiรงik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรกs pequeรฑo

Etymology

The word 'tinier' is the comparative form of the adjective 'tiny'. The origin of 'tiny' can be traced back to the Old English word 'tyn' which meant small or slight. Over time, 'tiny' evolved to its current form, with 'tinier' being used to indicate a comparison in size. The usage of 'tinier' has become increasingly popular in modern English to emphasize the smallness of an object or person.

See also: tiniest, tininess.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,663, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.