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part of speech:	adjective
definition:	of, pertaining to, or being the smallest or least possible in quantity, degree, or size. Even a minimal amount of this drug can have serious side effects in children.He gave a minimal response to his father's question.Her salary was minimal when she started at the job. antonyms: maximal, maximum similar words: marginal, minimum
related words:	acceptable, modest, scanty, token
derivation:	minimally (adv.)

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