The meaning of MINIMAL is relating to or being a minimum. How to use minimal in a sentence.

(Definition of minimal from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

Definition of minimal adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. very small in size or amount; as small as possible. The work was carried out at minimal cost. There's only a …

adjective constituting a minimum. a minimal mode of transportation. barely adequate or the least possible. minimal care.

Something that is minimal is very small in quantity, value, or degree. The co-operation between the two is minimal. One aim of these reforms is effective defence with minimal expenditure.

1. constituting a minimum: a minimal weight loss of two pounds a week. 2. of or pertaining to minimalism or minimal art.

Sep 22, 2025 · minimal (plural minimals) Something very small; a tiny part or fragment. quotations

From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English min‧i‧mal /ˈmɪnəməl/ AWL adjective very small in degree or amount, especially the smallest degree or amount possible The storm …

Minimal means the smallest possible, or the least — as in, "She passed the test with minimal studying." Minimal can also mean simple, as in "The apartment had a minimal decor scheme: …

Synonyms for MINIMAL: slightest, minimum, lowest, smallest, small, smaller, minor, fewest; Antonyms of MINIMAL: most, maximum, full, greatest, largest, biggest, top, utmost