minimal
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adjective \ˈmi-nə-məl\Definition of MINIMAL
1
: relating to or being a minimum: as a : the least possible <a victory won with minimal loss of life> b : barely adequate <a minimal standard of living> c : very small or slight <a minimal interest in art>
2
often capitalized : of, relating to, or being minimal art or minimalism
— min·i·mal·ly \-mə-lē\ adverb
See Examples of MINIMAL
- The storm caused minimal damage.
- areas at minimal risk for flooding
First Known Use of MINIMAL
1666
min·i·mal
adjective \ˈmin-ə-məl\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of MINIMAL
: relating to or being a minimum : constituting the least possible with respect to size, number, degree, or certain stated conditions <tuberosity fractures heal with minimal…treatment—J. S. Keene et al> <residents receive a minimal level of personal care—A. S. Oser> <side effects are minimal>
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