Definitions for minimal
ˈmɪn ə məlmin·i·mal

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.0 / 2 votes

1. minimal, minimumadjective

   the least possible

   "needed to enforce minimal standards"; "her grades were minimal"; "minimum wage"; "a minimal charge for the service"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. minimaladjective

   The smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree.

2. minimaladjective

   characterised by the use of simple form or structures.

3. minimaladjective

   characterised by the repetition and gradual alteration of short phrases.

4. Etymology: From minimum

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1. Minimal

   Minimal is a song by British synthpop band Pet Shop Boys and is featured on their 2006 album Fundamental. It was released 24 July 2006 as the second single from that album in the UK, entering the UK Singles Chart at number 19 in the first week of its release (see 2006 in British music). It was their 37th Top 20 hit in the UK. The B-side "In Private" (Stuart Crichton 7" Mix) is a new version of a song originally written for Dusty Springfield, this time recorded as a duet between Neil Tennant and Elton John.

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1. minimal

   Minimal refers to the smallest amount, least quantity, or the simplest or lowest level of something. It can refer to the lowest degree, level, or amount possible or required, typically characterized by simplicity and lack of excess.

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1. Minimal

   "Minimal" is a song by British synthpop band Pet Shop Boys and is featured on their 2006 album Fundamental. It was released 24 July 2006 as the second single from that album in the UK, entering the UK Singles Chart at #19 in the first week of its release. It was their 37th Top 20 hit in the UK. The B-side "In Private" is a new version of a song originally written for Dusty Springfield, this time recorded as a duet between Neil Tennant and Elton John.

British National Corpus

1. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'minimal' in Adjectives Frequency: #807

How to pronounce minimal?

1. Alex

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of minimal in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of minimal in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of minimal in a Sentence

1. Darrell Issa:

   The reality is that, even today, the Senate could still send a bipartisan FOIA bill to the president if they were willing to accept some minimal differences.

2. Anthony Fauci:

   I turned positive about two weeks ago, with very minimal symptoms. When they increased, given my age, I went on Paxlovid for five days.

3. Antoni Macierewicz:

   Raytheon has agreed to our minimal condition aimed at securing that at least 50 percent of the money which is to be spent of the Patriot system (Raytheon's missile defense system) would be spent on works done by Polish plants.

4. Ron Leffler:

   When there are multiple offers to choose from, sometimes the financial difference between the leading offers is minimal. Look for creative ways to lower the seller’s risk to make your offer more attractive, reducing the number of contingencies you have is the first step, we saw many buyers drop most or all of them in 2021. Consider a very high or non-refundable earnest money deposit, which sends a serious message, [though you should] make sure you’re willing to go that far.

5. Michi Shinohara:

   Regulation of tattoo parlors and tattoo artists is left to the states, and the requirements for operating vary widely from very minimal (bloodborne pathogen training) to fairly complex (hundreds of hours of apprenticeship).

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=minimal
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Minimal
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minimal
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=minimal