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min·i·mum
 minimum
- pronunciation:
- mI
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- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
minima, minimums |
| definition 1: |
the smallest or least possible amount, degree, or number.
The tickets will cost a minimum of ten dollars.There is an age minimum for this movie.
- antonyms:
- maximum
- similar words:
- least, limit, lowest, margin, modicum, smallest
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| definition 2: |
the smallest or lowest amount or degree recorded or attained. (Cf. maximum.)
The temperature dropped to its minimum on record for the region in 1928.- antonyms:
- maximum
- similar words:
- least, limit, lowest, margin, smallest
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
of, or representative of the smallest or least in amount, number, or degree.
You only have to pay the minimum amount right now.There is a minimum charge of fifteen dollars for delivery.- synonyms:
- minimal
- antonyms:
- maximum
- similar words:
- least, limited, lowest, marginal, smallest
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