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adjective
- 1. of a minimum amount, quantity, or degree; negligible: "the aircraft suffered minimal damage"
- 2. characterized by the use of simple forms or structures, especially geometric or massive ones.
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The meaning of MINIMAL is relating to or being a minimum. How to use minimal in a sentence.
Meaning of minimal in English. minimal. adjective. uk / ˈmɪn.ɪ.m ə l / us / ˈmɪn.ə.m ə l / Add to word list. C1. very small in amount: There were no injuries and damage to the building was minimal. Opposite. maximal specialized. Compare. maximum adjective. minimum adjective. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Small in number and quantity.
Minimal definition: constituting a minimum. See examples of MINIMAL used in a sentence.
Definitions of minimal. adjective. the least possible. “needed to enforce minimal standards”. “her grades were minimal ”. “a minimal charge for the service”. synonyms: minimum. borderline, marginal. of questionable or minimal quality.
minimal. adjective. OPAL W. /ˈmɪnɪml/. /ˈmɪnɪml/. very small in size or amount; as small as possible. The work was carried out at minimal cost. There's only a minimal amount of risk involved. The damage to the car was minimal.
Something that is minimal is very small in quantity, value, or degree. The co-operation between the two is minimal. One aim of these reforms is effective defence with minimal expenditure.
Smallest or least possible; of or constituting a minimum. Webster's New World. Smallest in amount or degree. The job's minimal qualifications are a BS with two years' experience in the field. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Small in amount or degree. A drug with minimal side effects; was able to walk with minimal discomfort.
