minimal

adjective
UK: /ˈmɪnɪməl/
US: /ˈmɪnɪməl/

  1. The smallest amount or degree possible or acceptable.

    1. We need the minimal amount of water for cooking in the camp.
    2. The doctor recommended minimal exercise to start, gradually increasing it over time.

  2. Very small in size or amount; the least possible.

    1. I made a minimal effort to clean my room before my parents arrived.
    2. The new software requires minimal training, making it easy for anyone to use.

Synonyms

least negligible minimum trivial
minimal verb

  1. To reduce something to the smallest possible amount or degree.

    1. We try to minimal waste in our house, reusing and recycling everything.
    2. The company aims to minimal costs by streamlining its operations and reducing unnecessary expenses.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "minimal" in English means: The smallest amount or degree possible or acceptable., Very small in size or amount; the least possible..

The phonetic transcription of "minimal" is /ˈmɪnɪməl/ in British English and /ˈmɪnɪməl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "minimal": least, negligible, minimum, trivial.

Example usage of "minimal": "We need the minimal amount of water for cooking in the camp.". More examples on the page.