Mini vs. Maxi: What's the Difference?

Mini and Maxi Definitions
Mini
Something that is distinctively smaller than other members of its type or class.
Maxi
Something, such as a maxi dress, that is of maximum size or length for its kind.
Mini
A miniskirt.
Maxi
Having a hemline at ankle length.
Mini
Miniature, tiny, small.
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Maxi
Being of the largest size in its category of items.
Mini
Abbr of miniskirt
Maxi
A dress, coat or skirt having such a hemline.
Mini
(dated) minicomputer
Maxi
Abbreviation of maxi boat
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Mini
Abbr of miniature
You can add to the realism by painting your minis accurately.
Maxi
Abbreviation of maxi single
Mini
A very young dancer.
Maxi
Abbreviation of maxipad
Mini
Used of women's clothing; very short with hemline above the knee;
A mini dress
Miniskirts
Midiskirts
Wore her dresses midi length
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Maxi
Abbr of maxicomputer
Maxi
Used of women's clothing having a hemline at the ankle;
Wanted a maxi-length coat
A maxidress
A mini dress
Miniskirts