minimal

CEFRB1

/ˈmɪn.ɪ.məl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Very small in amount, number, or degree.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Characterised by the use of simple form or structures.

Examples

  • The chances that that happens are minimal.

  • The notion of "minimal pair" in linguistics has the lovely power of immediately convincing.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. The smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree.

  2. Among elements of some collection, such that no other element is greater (with respect to some given partial order).

  3. Characterised by the repetition and gradual alteration of short phrases.

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In context

  • The work was carried out at minimal cost.

  • With minimal effort, you won't be able to achieve all your dreams.

  • […] identifications with birds, fish, trees, and flowers (and occasionally as relief, with the stillness of rocks, clam shells, driftwood, and nature's minimals); […]

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Origin

adjective

From minimum + -al.