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minimal
/ˈmɪnɪm(ə)l/
adjective
1 Of a minimum amount, quantity, or degree; negligible.
2 Art - Characterized by the use of simple forms or structures, especially geometric or massive ones.
2.1 Characterized by simplicity and lack of adornment or decoration.
3 Music - Characterized by the repetition and gradual alteration of short phrases.
4 Linguistics - (of a pair of forms) distinguished by only one feature. - ‘‘p’ and ‘b’ are a minimal pair, distinguished by the feature of voicing’
Origin
Mid 17th century: from Latin minimus ‘smallest’ + -al.
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Betty served Bob a minimal portion of mixed vegetables. Bob appreciated her effort to tolerate his food preferences.
