Minimal Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈmɪnəməɫ/

MI-nuh-muhl

UK

/mˈɪnɪməl/

MI-ni-muhl

التعريف

Very small in amount, degree, or size; only as much as is necessary.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Common in formal and descriptive contexts. Often used for requirements ('minimal effort'), design/style ('minimal look'), or resources ('minimal cost'). Not interchangeable with 'minimum' (the absolute lowest allowed); 'minimal' means as little as possible, but still more flexible.

• Spanish: mínimo - mínimo posible
• Portuguese (BR): mínimo
• Portuguese (PT): mínimo
• Chinese (Simplified): 最小的 - 极少的
• Chinese (Traditional): 最小的 - 極少的
• Hindi: न्यूनतम
• Arabic: أدنى - الحد الأدنى
• Bengali: নূন্যতম
• Russian: минимальный
• Japanese: 最小限の
• Vietnamese: tối thiểu
• Korean: 최소의
• Turkish: asgari - en az
• Urdu: کم سے کم
• Indonesian: minimal - paling sedikit

جمل نموذجية

The fee is minimal for students.

basic

We did the minimal amount of work.

basic

I keep my desk super minimal so I can focus better.

natural

The instructions are minimal, so let me know if you get lost.

natural

With minimal effort, we can finish this project today.

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The room has minimal furniture.

basic