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Minim

usgb/ˈmɪnɪm/Volume
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Often MetaphoricalPlay
Used to express a tiny amount, usually of something abstract like qualities or feelings. SlideShe didn't show a minim of surprise when I told her the news.
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'Minim of truth' means there's only a small bit of reality in what's otherwise not true. SlideIn every joke, there is a minim of truth.
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A 'minim of effort' implies that even a small attempt is valuable. SlideHe appreciated every minim of effort his students made.