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adjective
- 1. of a minimum amount, quantity, or degree; negligible: "the aircraft suffered minimal damage"
- 2. characterized by the use of simple forms or structures, especially geometric or massive ones.
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/ 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.
The meaning of MINIMAL is relating to or being a minimum. How to use minimal in a sentence.
Definition of 'minimal' minimal. (mɪnɪməl ) adjective. 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.
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 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."
very small in size or amount; as small as possible The work was carried out at minimal cost. There's only a minimal amount of risk involved. The damage to the car was minimal.
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.
adjective constituting a minimum: a minimal mode of transportation. barely adequate or the least possible: minimal care. Synonyms: minimum, nominal ˈminimal / ˈmɪnɪməl /
used to describe something that is the smallest or least allowed or possible: This certificate is the minimum qualification required to teach English in most language schools. 18 is the minimum age for entering most nightclubs. Opposite. maximum. Compare. minimal. maximal specialized. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. minimum.
