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Definition of minimal - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
least possibleof the smallest amount or degree necessary
- The project was completed with minimal effort..
2.
simple designcharacterized by simplicity and lack of adornment or decoration
- The room's decor is minimal and modern..
3.
musicTECH. characterized by repetition of short phrasesTECH.
- The composer is known for his minimal compositions.
Expressions with minimal
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art movement from the 1950s, using plain geometric forms with minimal detail
Minimal art often shows plain shapes with almost no detail.
two words differing only by a single sound in the same position
'bit' and 'beat' are a minimal pair in English..
artist who uses very few elements
The minimal artist created a simple sculpture.
condition with behavioral and learning disorders
The child was diagnosed with minimal brain damage.
neurological disorder affecting children's cognitive and behavioral functions
He was diagnosed with minimal brain dysfunction at an early age..
Origin of minimal
Latin, minimus (smallest)
Terms with minimal included in their meaning
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minimal
to the smallest extent or degree
travel
pertaining to budget travel with minimal luggage
budget travel
traveling with minimal luggage and low-cost accommodations
arid environment
plant adapted to survive with minimal water
minimal extent
to any extent at all
survival
manage to survive with minimal resources
coping
manage with minimal resources or effort
minimal
barely meeting requirements
efficiency
minimal effort needed to achieve a goal
minimal amount
very small or negligible amount
alcoholic beverage
pink wine made from red grapes with minimal skin contact
minimal time
very little warning or preparation time
minimal luggage
carry few belongings while traveling
quick grasp
understand or do something well after minimal practice or contact
minimal
just sufficient or minimal
effortless
perform a task with minimal effort
speed
quickly and with minimal effort
geography
eroded terrain with minimal vegetation
minimal luggage
carrying very few things
minimal adequacy
barely useful but still worth having
dark less sweet
chocolate with high cocoa content and minimal sugar
easy task
task requiring minimal effort
exercise routine
series of exercises performed in sequence with minimal rest
sustainable
electricity generated with minimal environmental impact
Examples of minimal in a sentence
She wore minimal makeup to the event. Her wardrobe is minimal but stylish. The design of the website is minimal. Her minimal music style captivates audiences worldwide. Minimal compositions often focus on subtle changes.
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- French:minimal, minimaliste, ...
- German:minimal, minimalistisch, ...
- Italian:minimo, minimalista, ...
- Spanish:reducido, minimalista, ...
- Portuguese:mínima, minimalista, ...
- Chinese:最小的, 简约的, ...
- Japanese:最小限, シンプル, ...
- Arabic:أَدْنَى, بسيط, ...
- Hebrew:מִזְעָרִי, מִינִימָלִיסְטִי, ...
- Russian:минимальный, минималистичный, ...
- Ukrainian:мінімальний, мінімалістичний, ...
- Hindi:न्यूनतम, सरल, ...
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