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minimalbeing the least or smallest amount or quantity possible

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: being the least or smallest amount or quantity possible

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪnɪməl/

Korean meaning: 최소한의, 극히 적은

Korean pronunciation: **미**니멀

Example Sentences

  • He survived on minimal sleep during exam week.
  • The chef created a masterpiece with minimal ingredients - just salt, pepper, and regret.
  • Her minimal makeup routine takes only two minutes.

minimal

ADJECTIVE

//ˈmɪnɪməl//

being the least or smallest amount or quantity possible

minimal concept
💡 Concept

being the least or smallest amount or quantity possible

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈmɪnɪməl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈmɪnɪməl/

🌳Etymology

Rootminim
Suffix--al

Origin

From Latin 'minimus' meaning 'smallest,' derived from 'minus' meaning 'less.' The suffix '-al' was added to create an adjective form.

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🎵Rhyme

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criminal
subliminal
terminal

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📝Examples

He survived on minimal sleep during exam week.

😄 Fun example

The chef created a masterpiece with minimal ingredients - just salt, pepper, and regret.

Her minimal makeup routine takes only two minutes.

The student's minimal preparation showed in his test results.

😄 Fun example

My cooking skills are minimal, but my confidence in the kitchen is maximum.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

minimumleastsmallesttinynegligible

Antonyms

maximumhugeenormous

Related

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