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- [min-uh-muh l]
- /ˈmɪn ə məl/
- /ˈmɪn.ɪ.məl/
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- [min-uh-muh l]
- /ˈmɪn ə məl/
Definitions of minimally word
- adjective minimally constituting a minimum: a minimal mode of transportation. 1
- adjective minimally barely adequate or the least possible: minimal care. 1
- noun minimally In a minimal way, in the least manner. 1
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Origin of minimally
First appearance:
before 1660 One of the 46% oldest English words
First recorded in 1660-70; minim(um) + -al1
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Parts of speech for Minimally
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
minimally 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
minimally usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for minimally
adverb minimally
- slightly — small in amount, degree, etc.: a slight increase; a slight odor.
- negligibly — so small, trifling, or unimportant that it may safely be neglected or disregarded: The extra expenses were negligible.
- trifling — of very little importance; trivial; insignificant: a trifling matter.
- marginally — pertaining to a margin.
- nominally — by or as regards name; in name; ostensibly: He was nominally the leader, but others actually ran the organization.
Antonyms for minimally
adverb minimally
- significantly — important; of consequence.
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