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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 definition: constituting a minimum. See examples of MINIMAL used in a sentence.
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
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. Synonyms: minimum, smallest, least, slightest More Synonyms of minimal.
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.
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 meaning, definition, what is minimal: very small in degree or amount, especial...: Learn more.
Definition of minimal adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Noun. Filter. adjective. Smallest or least possible; of or constituting a minimum. Webster's New World. Smallest in amount or degree. The job's minimal qualifications are a BS with two years' experience in the field. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Small in amount or degree.