minimal

[min-uh-muhl]

adjective

constituting a minimum: a minimal mode of transportation.
barely adequate or the least possible: minimal care.

Origin of minimal

First recorded in 1660–70; minim(um) + -al¹

Related formsmin·i·mal·ly, adverbnon·min·i·mal, adjectivesub·min·i·mal, adjective

Can be confusedminimal minimize minimum minuscule minutia (see usage note at minuscule)

Synonyms

2. nominal, minimum.

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Examples from the Web for minimally

Contemporary Examples

And the hot fudge is some of the best anywhere – thick and glossy black, just minimally sweet.
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July 27, 2014
Modern medications—from opiates to steroids to neuro-implants—are, at best, minimally effective.
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Glick, Tobin and Koplow see these all as either totally wrong-headed criticisms or so minimally problematic as to be negligible.
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May 10, 2013
This week, I tried a new, minimally invasive procedure called Evolastin.
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April 14, 2012
Elegant, minimally clad mannequins view passersby with an arrogant mien.
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June 6, 2011

Historical Examples

Index was minimally checked for accuracy of page references and consistency with spellings in referenced pages.
South America Observations and Impressions
James Bryce
I understand that, minimally, you will include clear notation that the book is copyrighted by the copyright holder, which is me.
Definition & Reality in the General Theory of Political Economy
Thomas Colignatus
Historic and systematic aspects of functional illiteracy, as well as language degradation, are minimally addressed.
The Civilization of Illiteracy
Mihai Nadin
Within such a pragmatic framework, education and the sharing of experience were minimally differentiated from each other.
The Civilization of Illiteracy
Mihai Nadin

British Dictionary definitions for minimally

minimal

adjective

of the least possible; minimum or smallest

Derived Formsminimally, adverb

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minimal

Origin of minimal

Synonyms

Examples from the Web for minimally

Contemporary Examples

And the hot fudge is some of the best anywhere – thick and glossy black, just minimally sweet.

Modern medications—from opiates to steroids to neuro-implants—are, at best, minimally effective.

Glick, Tobin and Koplow see these all as either totally wrong-headed criticisms or so minimally problematic as to be negligible.

This week, I tried a new, minimally invasive procedure called Evolastin.

Elegant, minimally clad mannequins view passersby with an arrogant mien.

Historical Examples

Index was minimally checked for accuracy of page references and consistency with spellings in referenced pages.

I understand that, minimally, you will include clear notation that the book is copyrighted by the copyright holder, which is me.

Historic and systematic aspects of functional illiteracy, as well as language degradation, are minimally addressed.

Within such a pragmatic framework, education and the sharing of experience were minimally differentiated from each other.

minimal

Word Origin and History for minimally

adv.

minimal

adj.

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Synonyms

Examples from the Web for minimally

Contemporary Examples

And the hot fudge is some of the best anywhere – thick and glossy black, just minimally sweet.

Modern medications—from opiates to steroids to neuro-implants—are, at best, minimally effective.

Glick, Tobin and Koplow see these all as either totally wrong-headed criticisms or so minimally problematic as to be negligible.

This week, I tried a new, minimally invasive procedure called Evolastin.

Elegant, minimally clad mannequins view passersby with an arrogant mien.

Historical Examples

Index was minimally checked for accuracy of page references and consistency with spellings in referenced pages.

I understand that, minimally, you will include clear notation that the book is copyrighted by the copyright holder, which is me.

Historic and systematic aspects of functional illiteracy, as well as language degradation, are minimally addressed.

Within such a pragmatic framework, education and the sharing of experience were minimally differentiated from each other.

minimal

Word Origin and History for minimally

adv.

minimal

adj.

Origin of minimal