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minimal

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪn.ɪ.məl/

The English word “minimal” has 5 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. The smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree.
  2. Among elements of some collection, such that no other element is greater (with respect to some given partial order).
  3. Characterised by the use of simple form or structures.
  4. Characterised by the repetition and gradual alteration of short phrases.

noun

  1. Something very small; a tiny part or fragment.

Etymology

From minimum + -al.

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