Definitions for minimumˈmɪn ə məm
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
min•i•mumˈmɪn ə məm(n.; adj.)(pl.)-mums, -ma
(n.)the least amount possible, allowable, or the like.
the lowest amount, value, or degree attained or recorded.
Math. the value of a function at a certain point in its domain, which is less than or equal to the values at all other points in the immediate vicinity of the point. the point at which a minimum occurs.
(adj.)of or being a minimum.
Origin of minimum:
1655–65; < L, neut. of minimus smallest, least. See minor
Princeton's WordNet
minimum, lower limit(noun)
the smallest possible quantity
minimum(adj)
the point on a curve where the tangent changes from negative on the left to positive on the right
minimal, minimum(adj)
the least possible
"needed to enforce minimal standards"; "her grades were minimal"; "minimum wage"; "a minimal charge for the service"
Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary
minimum(adjective)ˈmɪn ə məm
being a minimum
the minimum rate/fee/charge; the minimum amount of work possible
Wiktionary
minimum(Noun)
The lowest limit.
minimum(Noun)
The smallest amount.
minimum(Noun)
A lower bound of a set which is also an element of that set.
minimum(Noun)
The smallest member of a batch or sample or the lower bound of a probability distribution.
Origin: From minimus
Webster Dictionary
Minimum(noun)
the least quantity assignable, admissible, or possible, in a given case; hence, a thing of small consequence; -- opposed to maximum
Translations for minimum
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary
minimum(adjective)
smallest or lowest (possible, obtained, recorded etc)
the minimum temperature last night.
- minimumAfrikaans
- أدْنى حَدArabic
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- อย่างต่ำThai
- en azTurkish
- 最低的，最小的Chinese (Trad.)
- мінімальнийUkrainian
- سب سے کمUrdu
- tối thiểuVietnamese
- 最低的，最小的Chinese (Simp.)
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