Synonyms for minimum

Synonyms for (noun) minimum

Synonyms: minimum

Definition: the point on a curve where the tangent changes from negative on the left to positive on the right

Similar words: limit

Definition: as far as something can go


Synonyms: lower limit, minimum

Definition: the smallest possible quantity

Similar words: extremum, peak

Definition: the most extreme possible amount or value

Usage: voltage peak


Similar words: small indefinite amount, small indefinite quantity

Definition: an indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude


Synonyms for (adj) minimum

Synonyms: minimal, minimum

Definition: the least possible

Usage: needed to enforce minimal standards; her grades were minimal; minimum wage; a minimal charge for the service

Similar words: borderline, marginal

Definition: of questionable or minimal quality

Usage: borderline grades; marginal writing ability


Similar words: negligible

Definition: so small as to be meaningless; insignificant

Usage: the effect was negligible


Similar words: nominal, token, tokenish

Definition: insignificantly small; a matter of form only (`tokenish' is informal)

Usage: the fee was nominal; a token gesture of resistance; a toknenish gesture


Similar words: stripped, stripped-down

Definition: having only essential or minimal features

Usage: a stripped new car; a stripped-down budget


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