Advertisement

Advertisement

View synonyms for

minimal

[ min-uh-muhl ]

adjective

  1. constituting a minimum:

    a minimal mode of transportation.

  2. barely adequate or the least possible:

    minimal care.

    Synonyms: ,



ˈԾ

/ ˈɪɪə /

adjective

  1. of the least possible; minimum or smallest
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

Derived Forms

  • ˈԾly, adverb
Discover More

Other Word Forms

  • i·· adverb
  • ԴDz·i· adjective
  • ܲ·i· adjective
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of minimal1

First recorded in 1660–70; minim(um) + -al 1
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

Beijing claims minimal environmental impact, but India fears it could give China significant control over the river's flow.

From

Previously, packages worth up to $2,500 could enter the US with minimal paperwork but due to tighter customs checks that came into force alongside Trump's tariffs earlier this month, the threshold has been lowered.

From

Designed to save you time and deliver consistency, it uses smart-grind technology that adjusts based on your flower’s texture—automatically dispensing it into a cone with minimal mess.

From

Critics, however, say this policy may have minimal effect, as most homes purchased in Canada are resold, rather than brand new.

From

Another claimed a 0% infection rate at its sterile clinic, with minimal pain.

From

Advertisement

Related Words

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


minimaminimal art