minimal
constituting a minimum: a minimal mode of transportation.
barely adequate or the least possible: minimal care.
Origin of minimal
1Other words for minimal
Other words from minimal
- min·i·mal·ly, adverb
- non·min·i·mal, adjective
- sub·min·i·mal, adjective
Words that may be confused with minimal
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How to use minimal in a sentence
The sport of surfing is a very sexy sport, beautiful people on beautiful beaches in minimal clothing.
Anastasia Ashley, Surfer-Cum-Model, Rides The Viral Internet Wave | James Joiner | December 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTUnder the ACA, adults without minimal essential coverage will be charged a penalty when they file their tax return.
Think You’re Invincible? Here’s Why Open Enrollment Matters | DailyBurn | November 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe noted that the turnout promoting effect of a canvasser knocking on a door decays within ten days to be almost minimal.
But it is unfounded fear by an American public at minimal risk of contracting the illness that is confounding those efforts.
This, despite assurances that they will not be in contact with Ebola victims and therefore run minimal risk of infection.
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Cuore (Heart) | Edmondo De AmicisThere is another type of mind which is constitutionally sensitive to the infinite significance of minimal things.
Impressions And Comments | Havelock EllisThe smallest dose which causes the infection and death of the inoculated animal is noted as the minimal lethal dose.
The Elements of Bacteriological Technique | John William Henry EyreA week to ten days later inject a similar minimal lethal dose into the peritoneal cavity.
The Elements of Bacteriological Technique | John William Henry EyreMeasure out twenty minimal hæmolytic doses of hæmolysin, add to the erythrocyte solution on the test-tube.
The Elements of Bacteriological Technique | John William Henry Eyre
British Dictionary definitions for minimal
/ (ˈmɪnɪməl) /
of the least possible; minimum or smallest
Derived forms of minimal
- minimally, adverb
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