Definitions for minimum
ˈmɪn ə məmmin·i·mum

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. minimum, lower limit(noun)

   the smallest possible quantity

2. minimum(adj)

   the point on a curve where the tangent changes from negative on the left to positive on the right

3. minimal, minimum(adj)

   the least possible

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

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. minimum(Noun)

   The lowest limit.

   Etymology: From minimus

2. minimum(Noun)

   The smallest amount.

   Etymology: From minimus

3. minimum(Noun)

   A lower bound of a set which is also an element of that set.

   Etymology: From minimus

4. minimum(Noun)

   The smallest member of a batch or sample or the lower bound of a probability distribution.

   Etymology: From minimus

Webster Dictionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Minimum(noun)

   the least quantity assignable, admissible, or possible, in a given case; hence, a thing of small consequence; -- opposed to maximum

   Etymology: [L., fr. minimus. See Minim.]

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'minimum' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3366

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'minimum' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2929

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'minimum' in Nouns Frequency: #1772

4. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'minimum' in Adjectives Frequency: #447

How to pronounce minimum?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of minimum in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of minimum in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of minimum in a Sentence

1. Bill Hemmings:

   This outcome was the minimum needed from ICAO for a credible first start.

2. The Reinards:

   Whether I agree or not, you keep that out of school. His student asked him for help, and he failed as a teacher. At minimum, he owes my little girl a public apology.

3. Kathy Mohnke:

   Marriage is like vitamins we supplement each other's minimum daily requirements.

4. Chris Christie:

   That's what the law requires. So let's make sure we comply with the law. That should be the minimum.

5. Ed Murray:

   Rather than investing in lawyers to prevent workers from earning higher wages, it is time for these large businesses to begin investing in a higher minimum wage for their employees.

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