What does prefix min mean?

The prefix "min-" generally means smallest or least. It's often used in mathematical contexts and can appear in various words.

Here are some examples:

* Minimum: The smallest value in a set of numbers.

* Minimize: To reduce something to the smallest possible size or amount.

* Minority: A group of people who are smaller in number than another group.

* Miniature: Something that is much smaller than its usual size.

Origin:

The prefix "min-" comes from the Latin word "minus", which means "less".