DE MINIMIS


Meaning of DE MINIMIS in English

Pronunciation: d ē - ' mi-n ə -m ə s, d ā - ' m ē -ni-mis

Function: adjective

Etymology: New Latin, concerning trifles

Date: 1952

: lacking significance or importance : so minor as to merit disregard < de minimis fringe benefits>

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