Minimal

Pronunciation

• International Phonetic Alphabet:/mɪnÉ™mÉ™l/

Origin

From minimum + -al

Full definition of minimal

Adjective

1. The smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree.
2. (arts) characterised by the use of simple form or structures.
3. (music) characterised by the repetition and gradual alteration of short phrases.

Derived terms

• minimally
• minimal pair

Antonyms

• maximal