minimum

Speech parts

1. minimum - Noun

2. minimum - Adjective

Meaning

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

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

minimal lower limit mote atom speck few least little lower basic nadir dab iota whit minor

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Antonyms

maximum supreme cardinal acme meridian central

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Hypernyms

limit peak extremum small indefinite amount small indefinite quantity

Hyponyms

skeleton

Phrases with the word

at minimum minimum number minimum limit minimum rate minimum level minimum change

Derivatives

minima

Examples

needed to enforce minimal standards Source: Internet

her grades were minimal Source: Internet

minimum wage Source: Internet

a minimal charge for the service Source: Internet

A110s are still too new and sought-after to be cheap – you're looking at a minimum spend of £46,000 – but the release of a second wave of 'upgraded' (not necessarily for the better) A110s should take the edge off first-car prices soon. Source: Internet

A 1920 decree imposed a mandatory minimum penalty of six months in prison for (non-Communist) possession of a firearm, even where there was no criminal intent. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

minimoto minimovie minimuffin minimum age minimum ages minimum altitude