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minimal

/ˈmɪnɪməl/
min · i · mal ˈmɪn · ɪ · məl
English Definition
adj. very small in amount
中文释义
最小的,极少的
Significado en Español
mínimo
한국어 뜻
최소한의, 극소의
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tối thiểu, rất ít
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Example Sentence

The damage from the storm was minimal.

这场暴风雨造成的损失很小。

Synonyms
minimum negligible slight
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “minimal”:

  1. A minimum
  2. B maximum
  3. C abundant
  4. D plentiful
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A — minimum. “minimal” means adj. very small in amount

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The quiet, simple task required only ______ effort and was soon finished.

  1. A enormous
  2. B minimal
  3. C huge
  4. D great
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B — minimal. “minimal” means adj. very small in amount

Common questions about “minimal”

What does “minimal” mean?

minimal — adj. very small in amount. In Chinese: 最小的,极少的.

How do you pronounce “minimal”?

minimal is pronounced /ˈmɪnɪməl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: min · i · mal.

How do you use “minimal” in a sentence?

The damage from the storm was minimal. (这场暴风雨造成的损失很小。)

What are synonyms for “minimal”?

minimum, negligible, slight — all close in meaning to minimal (adj. very small in amount).

Is “minimal” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. minimal appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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