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minimum

 

[ ˈmɪnɪməm ]

Noun / Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

mathematics

The smallest value in a set of numbers or quantities.

Synonyms

least, lowest, smallest

Examples of usage

  • What is the minimum number of participants required?
  • The minimum amount of sugar needed for the recipe is 1 cup.
Context #2 | Adjective

general

Smallest or lowest possible in amount, degree, or size.

Synonyms

lowest, minimal, smallest

Examples of usage

  • We offer a minimum of 10% discount on all products.
  • The minimum age to enter the club is 18 years.

Translations

Translations of the word "minimum" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mínimo

🇮🇳 न्यूनतम

🇩🇪 Minimum

🇮🇩 minimum

🇺🇦 мінімум

🇵🇱 minimum

🇯🇵 最小

🇫🇷 minimum

🇪🇸 mínimo

🇹🇷 minumum

🇰🇷 최소

🇸🇦 حد أدنى

🇨🇿 minimum

🇸🇰 minimum

🇨🇳 最小

🇸🇮 minimum

🇮🇸 lágmarks

🇰🇿 минимум

🇬🇪 მინიმალური

🇦🇿 minimum

🇲🇽 mínimo

Etymology

The word 'minimum' originated in the early 18th century from Latin 'minimus', meaning 'least'. It has been used in various contexts, especially in mathematics, to denote the smallest value or quantity. Over time, 'minimum' has become a common term in everyday language to describe the smallest or lowest possible amount, degree, or size.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,080, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.