minimal
adjective
min·i·mal
ˈmi-nə-məl 
1
: relating to or being a minimum: such as
a
: the least possible
a victory won with minimal loss of life
b
: barely adequate
a minimal standard of living
c
: very small or slight
a minimal interest in art
2
often capitalized
: of, relating to, or being minimal art or minimalism
Examples of minimal in a Sentence
The storm caused minimal damage.
areas at minimal risk for flooding
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
The seven twist-on brush heads, including a grout brush, scrubber pads, soft bristle brush, and more were easy to swap out mid-task, and the tool held up well under pressure, with minimal wear.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 22 July 2025
Are dog-day cicadas harmful to trees? On mature trees, cicadas typically cause minimal harm.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 22 July 2025
Beyond its heart-pumping benefits, this routine also requires minimal equipment.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 21 July 2025
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“Minimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minimal. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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minimal
adjective
min·i·mal
ˈmin-ə-məl
: relating to or being a minimum : constituting the least possible with respect to size, number, degree, or certain stated conditions
tuberosity fractures heal with minimal … treatment—J. S. Keene et al.
J. S. Keene et al.residents receive a minimal level of personal care—A. S. Oser
A. S. Oserside effects are minimal
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