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minimal

/ˈmɪn.ə.məl/adjective3 syllables

Minimal means: the least possible.

Synonyms for minimal9

adjective, as in the least possible

minimum, borderline, marginal, negligible, nominal, token, tokenish, stripped, stripped-down

Opposites of minimal

maximal

What does minimal mean?1

adjective

1

the least possible“needed to enforce minimal standards”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Minimal in a sentence

  • Green tea undergoes minimal oxidation, preserving its natural green color.Ahha
  • Their missiles only left empty fields with craters, causing minimal damage.Amastan
  • I think the economic impact will be minimal.CM
  • I think that the economic impact will be minimal.CM
  • Mennad has very minimal experience with dealing with this kind of emergency situation.OsoHombre
  • Abstract art can be minimal or extremely elaborate.Amastan
  • White tea features minimal processing to capture delicate flavors and aromas.Ahha
  • The risk of injury in this sport is minimal.sundown

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