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[1] the least quantity or amount possible, assignable, allowable, or the like.
[2] the lowest speed permitted on a highway.
[3] the lowest amount, value, or degree attained or recorded.
[4] an arbitrary amount set by a restaurant, nightclub, etc., as the least amount to be charged each person for food and drink. Compare cover charge.
[5] Mathematics . Also called relative minimum, local minimum. the value of a function at a certain point in its domain, which is less than or equal to the values at all other points in the immediate vicinity of the point. Compare absolute minimum. the point in the domain at which a minimum occurs.
[6] noting or indicating a minimum.
[7] least possible: minimum risk.
[8] lowest: a minimum rate.
[9] pertaining to a minimum or minimums.
[10] the least possible amount, degree, or quantity
[11] the least amount recorded, allowed, or reached the minimum in our temperature record this month was 50°
[12] (modifier) being the least possible, recorded, allowed, etc minimum age
[13] maths a value of a function that is less than any neighbouring value
[14] of or relating to a minimum or minimums

Words related to Minimum

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Origin of Minimum

1655–65; < Latin, neuter of minimus smallest, least. See minor

Words that may be confused with Minimum

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Word origin for Minimum

C17: from Latin: smallest thing, from minimus least

Synonyms for Minimum

minimal, least possible, littlest, merest, slightest, smallest, tiniest