Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Tiny”
Very little or very small, much smaller than normal.
Word Family of Tiny
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- The tiny kitten fit in the palm of my hand. A1
- She wore a tiny diamond ring on her finger. A2
- The laboratory contains tiny organisms visible only under a microscope. B1
Word Form Patterns for Tiny
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: tiny → tinily.
Origin and Word Formation of Tiny
From Old English tyne (small or weak); related to teen (injury, damage).
Common Word Form Mistakes with Tiny
Wrong: She has a tiny of sugar.
Correct: She has a tiny amount of sugar.
tiny is adjective; must modify noun
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Tiny
What are the word forms of “tiny”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “tiny”?
“tiny” is primarily a adj. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “tiny” come from?
From Old English tyne (small or weak); related to teen (injury, damage).