Translate minimal | into German | into Italian | into Spanish Definition of minimal
adjective
1of a minimum amount, quantity, or degree; negligible:a minimal amount of information production costs are minimal
2 Art characterized by the use of simple or primary forms or structures, especially geometric or massive ones. characterized by simplicity and lack of adornment or decoration:minimal, simple evening dresses in luxurious fabrics
3 Music characterized by the repetition and gradual alteration of short phrases.
4 Linguistics (of a pair of forms) distinguished by only one feature:“p” and “b” are a minimal pair, distinguished by the feature of voicing
