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MINIMAL
minimal, minimum
(adjective) the least possible; “needed to enforce minimal standards”; “her grades were minimal”; “minimum wage”; “a minimal charge for the service”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
minimal (comparative more minimal, superlative most minimal)
The smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree.
(arts) characterised by the use of simple form or structures.
(music) characterised by the repetition and gradual alteration of short phrases.
Synonyms
• min.
• minimum
Antonyms
• maximal
Source: Wiktionary
Min"i*mal, a.
Definition: Of, pertaining to, or having a character of, a minim or minimum; least; smallest; as, a minimal amount or value.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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