Minimum
The smallest amount, quantity, or degree; the lowest limit permissible or required.
nounMinimum
The smallest amount, quantity, or degree; the lowest limit permissible or required.
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Imagine This
Picture a glass with a line labeled 'Minimum Fill'—you must pour at least that much water; anything below it is not allowed.
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Sounds Like
MIN-ih-muhm
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Looks Like
MIN
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Remember This
Minimum can function as both a noun (the smallest amount) and an adjective (the smallest in amount or degree). In math, the plural is minima; in everyday use, you often hear 'minimum' before a noun (minimum wage, minimum requirement).
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Other Forms
minimanoun
minimaladjective
minimallyadverb
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Connect With
least, lowest, smallest, threshold, floor
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Note
Use minimum to describe the lowest allowable or required amount. Do not treat it as a verb. When describing a range, contrast 'minimum' with 'maximum'.