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Minimal (adjective)
The smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree.
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Minimal (adjective)
characterised by the use of simple form or structures.
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Minimal (adjective)
characterised by the repetition and gradual alteration of short phrases.
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Minimum (noun)
The lowest limit.
“We prefer candidates with a minimum of 4 years experience in the field.”
“We need a minimum of three staff members on duty at all time.”
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Minimum (noun)
The smallest amount.
“He always tries to get away with doing the minimum.”
“Please keep noise to a minimum after 11 o’clock”
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Minimum (noun)
A period of minimum brightness or energy intensity (of a star).
“The Maunder minimum of the Sun reportedly corresponded to a period of great cold on Earth.”
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Minimum (noun)
A lower bound of a set which is also an element of that set.
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Minimum (noun)
The smallest member of a batch or sample or the lower bound of a probability distribution.
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Minimum (adjective)
To the lowest degree.
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Minimal (adjective)
of a minimum amount, quantity, or degree; negligible
“the aircraft suffered minimal damage”
“production costs are minimal”
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Minimal (adjective)
characterized by the use of simple forms or structures, especially geometric or massive ones.
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Minimal (adjective)
characterized by simplicity and lack of adornment or decoration
“minimal, simple evening dresses in luxurious fabrics”
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Minimal (adjective)
characterized by the repetition and gradual alteration of short phrases.
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Minimal (adjective)
(of a pair of forms) distinguished by only one feature
“‘p’ and ‘b’ are a minimal pair, distinguished by the feature of voicing”
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Minimum (noun)
the least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attainable, or required
“keep costs to a minimum”
“they checked visas with the minimum of fuss”
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Minimum (noun)
the lowest or smallest amount of a varying quantity (e.g. temperature) allowed, attained, or recorded
“clients with a minimum of £500,000 to invest”
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Minimum (adjective)
smallest or lowest
“this can be done with the minimum amount of effort”