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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.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    adjective. constituting a minimum: a minimal mode of transportation. barely adequate or the least possible: minimal care. Synonyms: minimum, nominal. ˈminimal. / ˈmɪnɪməl / adjective. of the least possible; minimum or smallest.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMINIMAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    us / ˈmɪn.ə.m ə l / uk / ˈmɪn.ɪ.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.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishminimal adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    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. compare maximal. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Word Origin. Take your English to the next level.

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

    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.

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

    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."

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

    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.

  10. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › minimalminimal - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jul 12, 2024 · minimal (comparative more minimal, superlative most minimal) The smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree. Synonym: minimum Antonym: maximal

  11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMINIMALISM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    MINIMALISM definition: 1. a style in art, design, and theatre that uses the smallest range of materials and colours…. Learn more.