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
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Examples of minimal in a Sentence
The storm caused minimal damage.
areas at minimal risk for flooding
Recent Examples on the Web
The widespread implementation of 5G, for example, is expected to further advance AR's capabilities, enabling the display of 3D holographic content with minimal latency.
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Nick Cherukuri, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
Vines are farmed using regenerative principles, and MacDonald prefers a minimal interventionalist style of winemaking, including a predilection towards native yeasts.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2024
Wary of having to make a film in multiple languages in order to sell to international distributors, Dreyer opted for minimal dialogue, which enhances the unsettling atmosphere evoked by cinematographer Rudolph Maté’s use of oneiric soft focus.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2024
The Method The Waffle House cooktop is mostly flat, and hashbrowns cook quickly directly on the surface with minimal crowding.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2024
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Nick Cherukuri, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
Vines are farmed using regenerative principles, and MacDonald prefers a minimal interventionalist style of winemaking, including a predilection towards native yeasts.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2024
Wary of having to make a film in multiple languages in order to sell to international distributors, Dreyer opted for minimal dialogue, which enhances the unsettling atmosphere evoked by cinematographer Rudolph Maté’s use of oneiric soft focus.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2024
The Method The Waffle House cooktop is mostly flat, and hashbrowns cook quickly directly on the surface with minimal crowding.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2024
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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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