Definition of minimal Minimal

/mɪˈnʌmʌl/ - [minumul] - min•i•mal

We found 5 definitions of minimal from 3 different sources.

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What does minimal mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

minimal - the least possible; "needed to enforce minimal standards"; "her grades were minimal"; "minimum wage"; "a minimal charge for the service"
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  maximal, maximum the greatest or most complete or best possible; "maximal expansion"; "maximum pressure"
  borderline, marginal of questionable or minimal quality; "borderline grades"; "marginal writing ability"
  negligible so small as to be meaningless; insignificant; "the effect was negligible"
  token, tokenish, nominal existing in name only; "the nominal (or titular) head of his party"
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  • minimal (Adjective)
    The smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree.
  • minimal (Adjective)
    Characterised by the use of simple form or structures.
  • minimal (Adjective)
    Characterised by the repetition and gradual alteration of short phrases.

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  • minimal
    The smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree.

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