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minimum

Type: adjective, noun

Definitions: (adjective) If something is minimum, it is the lowest number, size, amount, etc. that exists, that is allowed, or that is possible. (noun) The minimum is the lowest number, size, amount, etc. that exists, that is allowed, or that is possible.

Examples: (adjective) Recycling your waste only requires minimum effort. (noun) A minimum of three workers is needed to do the job.

Synonyms: nouns: lowest (amount). adjectives: least, lowest, minimal.

Academic Word List Sublist and Group: 6 E

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