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- [min-uh-muh]
- /ˈmɪn ə mə/
- /ˈmɪn.ɪ.məm/
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- [min-uh-muh]
- /ˈmɪn ə mə/
Definitions of minima word
- noun minima a plural of minimum. 1
- noun plural minima the least quantity or amount possible, assignable, allowable, or the like. 1
- noun plural minima the lowest speed permitted on a highway. 1
- noun plural minima the lowest amount, value, or degree attained or recorded. 1
- noun plural minima 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. 1
- noun plural minima 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. 1
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Origin of minima
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
1655-65; < Latin, neuter of minimus smallest, least. See minor
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Parts of speech for Minima
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preposition
conjunction
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minima popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.