minimal
adjective
min·i·mal
ˈmi-nə-məl 
1
: relating to or being a minimum: such 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
2
often capitalized
: of, relating to, or being minimal art or minimalism
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Examples of minimal in a Sentence
The storm caused minimal damage.
areas at minimal risk for flooding
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Panahi used a small crew and minimal equipment to shoot in real stadiums, blending real-life crowds with the narrative’s fictional elements.
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Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2024
Other popular non-dairy milks like almond or oat milk may add carbohydrates and fat but contain minimal protein.21
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Research shows that drinking filtered, light-roasted coffee can reap the most health benefits.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 12 Aug. 2024
What to know about these blood-sucking bugs Most people bitten by a mosquito infected by West Nile virus will develop no symptoms or have a very minimal reaction consisting of flu-like symptoms.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 12 Aug. 2024
The taxis travels at speeds up to 150 mph and are designed for back-to-back flights of 20-50 miles with minimal charge time in-between.
—Bruce Haring, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2024
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Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2024
Other popular non-dairy milks like almond or oat milk may add carbohydrates and fat but contain minimal protein.21
A Quick Review
Research shows that drinking filtered, light-roasted coffee can reap the most health benefits.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 12 Aug. 2024
What to know about these blood-sucking bugs Most people bitten by a mosquito infected by West Nile virus will develop no symptoms or have a very minimal reaction consisting of flu-like symptoms.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 12 Aug. 2024
The taxis travels at speeds up to 150 mph and are designed for back-to-back flights of 20-50 miles with minimal charge time in-between.
—Bruce Haring, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2024
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“Minimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minimal. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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minimal
adjective
min·i·mal
ˈmin-ə-məl
: 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.
J. S. Keene et al.residents receive a minimal level of personal care—A. S. Oser
A. S. Oserside effects are minimal
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