minimal

adjective min·i·mal \ˈmi-nə-məl\

: very small or slight in size or amount

Full Definition of MINIMAL

: relating to or being a minimum: as

a : the least possible <a victory won with minimal loss of life>

b : barely adequate <a minimal standard of living>

c : very small or slight <a minimal interest in art>

often capitalized : of, relating to, or being minimal art or minimalism

— min·i·mal·ly \-mə-lē\ adverb

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First Known Use of MINIMAL

1666

Related to MINIMAL

Synonyms: fewest, littlest, lowest, minimum, minutest, slightest, smallest, tiniest

Antonyms: biggest, full, greatest, hugest, largest, maximum, most, top, topmost, utmost

Medical Dictionary

minimal

adjective min·i·mal \ˈmin-ə-məl\

Medical Definition of MINIMAL

: relating to or being a minimum : constituting the least possible with respect to size, number, degree, or certain stated conditions <tuberosity fractures heal with minimal…treatment—J. S. Keene et al> <residents receive a minimal level of personal care—A. S. Oser> <side effects are minimal>