Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

minimal

[min-uh-muhl] / ˈmɪn ə məl /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

This system synchronizes cabin lighting, instruments and audio settings to one of five prefabricated “atmospheres,” including Lounge, Joy, Nature, Energetic, and Minimal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Board member Cynthia Glover Woods first suggested Minimal for the lowest category.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2025

She reported her findings in the paper "Analysis of Energy, Water, Land and Cost Implications of Zero and Minimal Liquid Discharge Desalination Technologies," published November 18 in the journal Nature Water.

From Science Daily • Nov. 18, 2024

Minimal knife work, because you can't chop with one hand.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2023

Minimal effort, but it was better than grunting.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan




Vocabulary lists containing minimal


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "minimal" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com