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   minimal

   /ˈmɪnɪml/

   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.
   • ▪ characterized by simplicity and lack of adornment or decoration: "minimal, simple evening dresses in luxurious fabrics"
   • 3. characterized by the repetition and gradual alteration of short phrases.
   • 4. (of a pair of forms) distinguished by only one feature: "‘p’ and ‘b’ are a minimal pair, distinguished by the feature of voicing"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from Latin minimus ‘smallest’ + -al.

   Scrabble Points: 11

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMINIMAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Minimal means very small in amount or as small as possible. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

   • English (US)

     MINIMAL meaning: 1. very small in amount: 2. very small in...

   • Znaczenie Minimal, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     minimal definicja: 1. very small in amount: 2. very small in...

   • Minimal: Russian Translation

     MINIMAL translate: минимальный . Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Minimal: French Translation

     minimal translate: minimal/-ale, minime, minimal, minime....

   • Minimal: German Translation

     MINIMAL translate: kleinst. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Simplified

     MINIMAL translate: 极小的；极少的. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Vietnamese Translation

     MINIMAL translate: rất nhỏ. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Traditional

     MINIMAL translate: 極小的；極少的. Learn more in the Cambridge...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › minimalMinimal Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of MINIMAL is relating to or being a minimum. How to use minimal in a sentence.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMINIMAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Minimal means very small in quantity, value, or degree. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences, synonyms, collocations, and grammar rules.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › minimalMINIMAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Minimal definition: constituting a minimum. See examples of MINIMAL used in a sentence.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › minimalMinimal - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   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."

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishminimal - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries | Find definitions ...

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   Minimal means very small in size or amount; as small as possible. See the pronunciation, usage notes, synonyms and example sentences of minimal in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › minimalMinimal - definition of minimal by The Free Dictionary

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   Minimal means the least possible, smallest, or only barely adequate. Find out the origin, usage, and related words of minimal in English and Spanish dictionaries.