How Do You Spell SUBMINIATURIZE?

Pronunciation: [səbmˈɪnɪt͡ʃəɹˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "subminiaturize" is spelled with the prefix "sub-" indicating "under" or "below", and the root word "miniaturize", which means to make something small. This word is pronounced as /sʌb.mɪnɪətʃəraɪz/. The phonetic transcription indicates that the word begins with a stressed syllable "sub", followed by an unstressed syllable "mini". The third syllable is stressed "a", and the fourth syllable is unstressed "tur". The final two syllables are pronounced with an unstressed "ize" ending.

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SUBMINIATURIZE Meaning and Definition

  1. Subminiaturize refers to the process of reducing the size or scale of something to a level smaller than it originally was. It involves minimizing or shrinking the dimensions, proportions, or components of an object, system, or concept. The term is commonly used in the context of technological advancements, particularly in relation to electronic devices.

    When an object or technology is subminiaturized, it entails condensing its physical size while maintaining or enhancing its functionality. This can involve redesigning or reengineering the components, circuits, or mechanisms to fit into a smaller space without compromising their performance. The process may also involve adopting new materials or manufacturing techniques that allow for increased miniaturization.

    Subminiaturization plays a crucial role in various fields such as nanotechnology, microelectronics, and telecommunications. It enables the development of smaller and more portable devices, increases efficiency, and often leads to advancements in performance. For instance, subminiaturization has contributed to the creation of pocket-sized smartphones, ultra-compact laptops, and miniature medical implants.

    The term "subminiaturize" can also be used metaphorically to describe the act of reducing or simplifying complex ideas, systems, or concepts to make them more concise or easily manageable. In this context, subminiaturization aims to distill the essential elements or core principles, eliminating unnecessary details or complexities, and presenting a simplified version. This figurative use of the term is often seen in educational, scientific, or artistic domains.

Etymology of SUBMINIATURIZE

The word subminiaturize is formed by adding the prefix sub- to the word miniaturize.

The word miniaturize is derived from the noun miniature, which originally referred to a small-scale painting or portrait. The word miniature entered Middle English from the Old French word miniature in the 16th century. The French word was derived from the Latin word miniare, which meant to color with red lead.

The prefix sub- is derived from the Latin word sub, meaning under or below. When added to miniaturize, the prefix sub- further emphasizes the action of making something smaller on a specific scale. Thus, subminiaturize means to make something even smaller in size or to decrease the scale of something that is already miniature.

Conjugate verb Subminiaturize

CONDITIONAL

I would subminiaturize
you would subminiaturize
he/she/it would subminiaturize
we would subminiaturize
they would subminiaturize

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be subminiaturizing
you would be subminiaturizing
he/she/it would be subminiaturizing
we would be subminiaturizing
they would be subminiaturizing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have subminiaturize
you would have subminiaturize
he/she/it would have subminiaturize
we would have subminiaturize
they would have subminiaturize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been subminiaturizing
you would have been subminiaturizing
he/she/it would have been subminiaturizing
we would have been subminiaturizing
they would have been subminiaturizing

FUTURE

I will subminiaturize
you will subminiaturize
he/she/it will subminiaturize
we will subminiaturize
they will subminiaturize

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be subminiaturizing
you will be subminiaturizing
he/she/it will be subminiaturizing
we will be subminiaturizing
they will be subminiaturizing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have subminiaturized
you will have subminiaturized
he/she/it will have subminiaturized
we will have subminiaturized
they will have subminiaturized

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been subminiaturizing
you will have been subminiaturizing
he/she/it will have been subminiaturizing
we will have been subminiaturizing
they will have been subminiaturizing

IMPERATIVE

you subminiaturize
we let´s subminiaturize

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to subminiaturize

PAST

I subminiaturized
you subminiaturized
he/she/it subminiaturized
we subminiaturized
they subminiaturized

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was subminiaturizing
you were subminiaturizing
he/she/it was subminiaturizing
we were subminiaturizing
they were subminiaturizing

PAST PARTICIPLE

subminiaturized

PAST PERFECT

I had subminiaturized
you had subminiaturized
he/she/it had subminiaturized
we had subminiaturized
they had subminiaturized

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been subminiaturizing
you had been subminiaturizing
he/she/it had been subminiaturizing
we had been subminiaturizing
they had been subminiaturizing

PRESENT

I subminiaturize
you subminiaturize
he/she/it subminiaturizes
we subminiaturize
they subminiaturize

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am subminiaturizing
you are subminiaturizing
he/she/it is subminiaturizing
we are subminiaturizing
they are subminiaturizing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

subminiaturizing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have subminiaturized
you have subminiaturized
he/she/it has subminiaturized
we have subminiaturized
they have subminiaturized

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been subminiaturizing
you have been subminiaturizing
he/she/it has been subminiaturizing
we have been subminiaturizing
they have been subminiaturizing