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
Examples of minimal in a Sentence
The storm caused minimal damage.
areas at minimal risk for flooding
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Each strategy should be implementable within 30 days and require minimal additional budget.
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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Using Italian sausage as the meat in this dish adds so much flavor with minimal effort—the sausage itself has fennel, herbs, and spicy warmth—while the mushrooms add a ton of umami.
—Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
Competition from other hunters is minimal, and good hunting can be had by anyone willing to put in some effort.
—Thomas Weddle, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2025
And in Missouri, where gun restrictions are minimal, a group called End Family Fire started a campaign in 2022 to promote safe firearm storage practices and encourage families to have conversations about gun ownership.
—Olivia Rockeman, Time, 16 Apr. 2025
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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Using Italian sausage as the meat in this dish adds so much flavor with minimal effort—the sausage itself has fennel, herbs, and spicy warmth—while the mushrooms add a ton of umami.
—Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
Competition from other hunters is minimal, and good hunting can be had by anyone willing to put in some effort.
—Thomas Weddle, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2025
And in Missouri, where gun restrictions are minimal, a group called End Family Fire started a campaign in 2022 to promote safe firearm storage practices and encourage families to have conversations about gun ownership.
—Olivia Rockeman, Time, 16 Apr. 2025
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“Minimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minimal. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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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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