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Definition of minimal

minimal

/ˈmɪn.ɪ.məl/
min · i · mal
Adverb:minimally
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• adjective

1

Of a minimum amount, quantity, or degree; negligible or barely adequate.

Example

"The storm caused only minimal damage to the coastal buildings."

2

Characterized by extreme simplicity of form and a deliberate lack of superfluous detail or ornament, especially in art, architecture, or music.

Example

"The apartment featured a clean, minimal design with white walls and understated wooden furniture."

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minimalism
minimalist
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French or Medieval Latin minimalis, derived from Latin minimus ('smallest, least'), the irregular superlative of parvus ('small').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Minimal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/minimal
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