minimal
Translation
minimal, minimum
Examples
Der Aufwand war minimal.
The effort was minimal.
Wir brauchen eine minimale Änderung.
We need a minimal change.
Grammar Patterns
((predicative)) to be minimal The damage was minimal.
((attributive)) minimal ... ((noun)) minimal costs
Similar Words
Synonyms: slightest, least; Antonyms: maximal
Etymology
From Latin 'minimus' (smallest).
Memory Tips
Think of 'mini' to remember its meaning of 'small'.