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minimal

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of minimal

being the least in amount, number, or size possible

The repairs were made with minimal disruption to the workday.

Synonyms of minimal

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

Words Related to minimal

fewer, lesser, low, minor, modest, slight, small, smaller

infinitesimal, micro, subminimal, ultramicro

Near Antonyms of minimal

Antonyms of minimal

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

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