minimal
The smallest possible amount, quantity, or degreeThe smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree.
» The chances that happens are minimal.
Ймовірність того, що це відбудеться, мінімальна. — rmdas
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4 sensesThe smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree.
With minimal effort, you won't be able to achieve all your dreams.
the least possible
The smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree.
Among elements of some collection, such that no other element is greater (with respect to some given partial order).
With respect to the ordering induced by set-theoretic inclusion, the power set of the set of natural numbers has a unique minimal element: the empty set.
minimal
минима́льныйminimálʹnyj
мініма́льнийminimálʹnyj
Characterised by the use of simple form or structures.
минималистичныйminimalističnyj
Characterised by the repetition and gradual alteration of short phrases.
Examples
31 sentencesThe chances that happens are minimal.
Ймовірність того, що це відбудеться, мінімальна. — rmdas
The risks are minimal.
Ризики мінімальні. — deniko
ruРиски минимальны. — marafon
The danger is minimal.
ruОпасность минимальна. — odexed
deDie Gefahr ist äußerst gering. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
The damage was minimal.
ruУщерб был минимальным. — marafon
The chances that that happens are minimal.
Ймовірність того, що це відбудеться, мінімальна. — rmdas
ruВероятность того, что это произойдет, минимальна. — odexed
Translations
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Forms
more minimal, most minimal| Comparative | more minimal Lesson |
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| Superlative | most minimal Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsAntonyms
1 antonymsWord family
21 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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