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- Dictionarymin·i·mal/ˈminəm(ə)l/
adjective
- 1. of a minimum amount, quantity, or degree; negligible: "production costs are minimal"
- 2. characterized by the use of simple or primary forms or structures, especially geometric or massive ones.
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The meaning of MINIMAL is relating to or being a minimum. How to use minimal in a sentence.
uk / ˈmɪn.ɪ.m ə l / us / ˈmɪn.ə.m ə l / Add to word list. C1. very small in amount: There were no injuries and damage to the building was minimal. Opposite. maximal specialized. Compare. maximum adjective. minimum adjective. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Small in number and quantity. beggarly. below. bupkis. certain.
Minimal means the smallest possible, or the least — as in, "She passed the test with minimal studying." Minimal can also mean simple, as in "The apartment had a minimal decor scheme: white walls, no art, a simple black couch." When there is "minimal supervision" at a slumber party, few grownups
Minimal definition: constituting a minimum. See examples of MINIMAL used in a sentence.
Something that is minimal is very small in quantity, value, or degree. The co-operation between the two is minimal. One aim of these reforms is effective defence with minimal expenditure.
Definition of minimal adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. a. Smallest in amount or degree: The job's minimal qualifications are a BS with two years' experience in the field. b. Small in amount or degree: a drug with minimal side effects; was able to walk with minimal discomfort. c. Only barely adequate: insurance policies with minimal coverage for damage to the car.
minimal meaning, definition, what is minimal: very small in degree or amount, especial...: Learn more.
very small in amount: Damage to the building was minimal. minimally. adverb. (Definition of minimal from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Minimal definition: constituting a minimum. See examples of MINIMAL used in a sentence.
