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Word: Minimum
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 17th century: from Latin, neuter of minimus ‘least’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈmɪnɪməm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attainable, or required
Short Definition:least or smallest amount or quantity possible or required
Examples:- keep costs to a minimum
- they checked visas with the minimum of fuss
Word: Minimum
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈmɪnɪməm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
smallest or lowest
Short Definition:smallest or lowest
Examples:- this can be done with the minimum amount of effort
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