minimal

minimal is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /mɪnəməl/
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Adjective

Positive minimal

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. When something is minimal, it is very small or small enough to not be important, especially the smallest.

   We had a minimal amount of rain yesterday, so we still need to water the plants.

   Don't worry -- any problems from this will be minimal.

Antonyms

• maximal

Related words

• minimum
• minimally
• minimise/minimize