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Definition of tiny

tiny

/ˈtaɪ.ni/
ti · ny
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• adjective

1

Extremely small in physical size, scale, or dimension; diminutive.

Example

"The biologist used a magnifying glass to examine the tiny insects living under the tree bark."

2

Very small in amount, degree, number, or significance; negligible.

Example

"Only a tiny fraction of the applicants were selected for the final round of interviews."

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tint
tinted
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tip
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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century (originally in the phrase 'little tiny'), formed by adding the suffix '-y' to Middle English 'tine', a noun meaning a very small amount, which is of uncertain origin.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tiny. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tiny
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