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The project needed minimal supplies.
What does Minimal mean?
Minimal means very small or very little.
Dictionary definition
very small in amount, size, or degree.
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There was minimal noise during reading time.
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The chart showed a minimal increase, so the change was easy to miss.
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WordMinimal.
Partadjective.
MeaningMinimal means very small or very little.
ExampleExample: The project needed minimal supplies.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- min · uh · mul
- Strongest beat
- min
- Ending
- mul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on min.
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minimally
By a very small amount or degree.
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