minced
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /mɪnst/
KK: /mɪnst/
adjective
Definition
Cut into very small pieces, usually referring to food that has been chopped finely.
Example
The chef added minced garlic to the sauce for extra flavor.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more minced
Superlative: most minced
Conversation
Did you try the dish with the minced garlic I made yesterday?
Yes, it was so flavorful!
I'm glad you liked it; I think the minced texture made a big difference.
Definitely! It added a nice punch to the whole meal.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
chopped
diced
finely
Antonyms
whole
large
coarse
verb
Definition
To cut food into very small pieces, usually with a knife or a machine.
Example
She minced the garlic before adding it to the sauce.
Tense Forms
Past: minced
Past Participle: minced
Conversation
Did you remember to buy the ingredients for dinner?
Yes, I got everything, including the meat that you wanted.
Great! I hope you minced it well before cooking.
Root Explanation
Minced → It is formed from "mince" (from Old French *mincier*, meaning to chop or cut into small pieces) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action). The word "minced" refers to something that has been chopped or cut into small pieces.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old French word for chopping or cutting into small pieces — that's what 'minced' means, something that has been cut up.
Visually Confused Words
unminced
minded
inched
amiced
mine
mind
mice
iced