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 Minimal
: 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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After Kroger acquired Harris Teeter in 2014, visible changes to stores have been minimal.
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Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
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—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Minimal snow in California mountains An extremely warm March has left very little snow in California’s Sierra Nevada.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
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Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
Zenzap’s team chat app is mobile-first, fast, and designed to be easy for most people to use with minimal onboarding.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Minimal snow in California mountains An extremely warm March has left very little snow in California’s Sierra Nevada.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Vivolo’s specialty is in creating fabric labels, back patches, rivets, hangtags, patches and more with minimal environmental impact, utilizing materials that are organic, recycled, recyclable, compostable, vegan, animal free and solvent free.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Minimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minimal. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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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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