[ˈmɪnɪml], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- of a minimum amount, quantity, or degree; negligible
(e.g: the aircraft suffered minimal damage)

- characterized by the use of simple forms or structures, especially geometric or massive ones

- characterized by the repetition and gradual alteration of short phrases

- (of a pair of forms) distinguished by only one feature
(e.g: ‘p’ and ‘b’ are a minimal pair, distinguished by the feature of voicing)


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Origin:
mid 17th century: from Latin minimus ‘smallest’ + -al