What is Mini?

The term 'Mini' is commonly associated with the British Motor Corporation's (BMC) iconic small car, the Mini, first introduced in 1959. More generally, 'mini' refers to anything significantly smaller than a standard or typical version of something. In technology, 'mini' has been used to describe miniaturized versions of larger devices or components, such as minicomputers, MiniDisc, or mini-USB. Its use signifies a smaller size while generally maintaining similar functionality to the larger original.