adjective
Other Word Forms
- minimally adverb
- nonminimal adjective
- subminimal adjective
Etymology
Origin of minimal
Example Sentences
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Merck also makes a rotavirus vaccine, which is no longer recommended for all children in the U.S., though the Jefferies analyst expects that recommendation to have a “more minimal impact” on the drug giant.
From MarketWatch
Nuclear energy appeals to tech giants because it releases minimal carbon emissions while providing round-the-clock power—particularly as they look to fuel their AI ambitions.
Spain’s Repsol is one that has likely benefited from minimal refining maintenance and strong refining margins, the analysts write.
But our usage of both is minimal because we invest time, energy and money into our health and wellness.
From MarketWatch
Because AAV don’t reliably integrate into human DNA, their clinical use remains largely confined to diseases affecting tissues where cells have minimal division such as the liver, muscle and eye.
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