minimal

min·i·mal

adj \ˈmi-nə-məl\

Definition of MINIMAL

1

: relating to or being a minimum: as a : the least possible <a victory won with minimal loss of life> b : barely adequate <a minimal standard of living> c : very small or slight <a minimal interest in art>

2

often capitalized : of, relating to, or being minimal art or minimalism

— min·i·mal·ly \-mə-lē\ adverb

Examples of MINIMAL

1. The storm caused minimal damage.
2. areas at minimal risk for flooding

First Known Use of MINIMAL

1666

Related to MINIMAL

Synonyms: fewest, littlest, lowest, minimum, minutest, slightest, smallest, tiniest

Antonyms: biggest, full, greatest, hugest, largest, maximum, most, top, topmost, utmost

Related Words: fewer, lesser, low, minor, modest, slight, small, smaller; infinitesimal, micro, subminimal, ultramicro; irreducible

Near Antonyms: highest

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