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minimal

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈmɪnɪməl/

minimal means: Very small in amount, or as small as possible.

adjective

VERY LITTLEB2

Very small in amount, or as small as possible.

  • The damage was minimal.
  • This plant needs minimal care.
  • They finished the work with minimal disruption to traffic.

Similar words: very small, negligible

Opposites: maximal, substantial

Common phrases: minimal effort, minimal damage, minimal cost

Questions about minimal

What does minimal mean?

Very small in amount, or as small as possible.

What is minimal in other languages?

Türkçe: çok az · Español: mínimo · Français: minime · Deutsch: minimal · Italiano: minimo · 日本語: 最小限の

How do you pronounce minimal?

It is pronounced /ˈmɪnɪməl/.

How do you use minimal in a sentence?

The damage was minimal. This plant needs minimal care.

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