MINIMUM as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • the point on a curve where the tangent changes from negative on the left to positive on the right
    Hypernyms(s) minimum is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Antonym(s)
  2. Meaning
    • the smallest possible quantity
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) minimum is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Antonym(s) Hyponym(s) Derived(s)

MINIMUM as ADJECTIVE

  1. Meaning
    • the least possible
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • needed to enforce minimal standards
    • her grades were minimal
    • minimum wage
    • a minimal charge for the service
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