MINIMAL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for MINIMAL?

Need another word that means the same as “minimal”? Find 3 synonyms and 30 related words for “minimal” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Minimal” are: minimum, very little, the smallest amount of

Minimal as an Adjective

Definitions of "Minimal" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “minimal” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Characterized by the repetition and gradual alteration of short phrases.
• (of a pair of forms) distinguished by only one feature.
• Characterized by simplicity and lack of adornment or decoration.
• Characterized by the use of simple forms or structures, especially geometric or massive ones.
• Of a minimum amount, quantity, or degree; negligible.
• The least possible.

Synonyms of "Minimal" as an adjective (3 Words)

minimum	Smallest or lowest. This can be done with the minimum amount of effort.
the smallest amount of	Faint.
very little	Being the exact same one; not any other.

Usage Examples of "Minimal" as an adjective

• The aircraft suffered minimal damage.
• Her grades were minimal.
• Minimal, simple evening dresses in luxurious fabrics.
• A minimal charge for the service.
• ‘p’ and ‘b’ are a minimal pair, distinguished by the feature of voicing.
• Production costs are minimal.
• Needed to enforce minimal standards.

Associations of "Minimal" (30 Words)

about	In or to a reversed position or direction. The job is just about done.
almost	Not quite; very nearly. The baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded.
few	The RAF pilots who took part in the Battle of Britain. It was designed for the discriminating few.
handful	The quantity that can be held in the hand. Only a handful of people were in the pub.
insignificant	Of little importance or influence or power; of minor status. Insignificant sounds.
iota	The 9th letter of the Greek alphabet. Nothing she said seemed to make an iota of difference.
least	Used in names of very small animals and plants e g least shrew. My best routine was the one I had practised the least.
less	Fewer. That this is a positive stereotype makes it no less a stereotype.
little	Informal small and of little importance. A little hope remained.
marginal	Of questionable or minimal quality. A marginal victory.
mere	Apart from anything else; without additions or modifications. The city is a mere 20 minutes from some stunning countryside.
mini	Denoting a miniature version of something. Miniskirts.
miniature	Being on a very small scale. She saw her own reflection miniatured.
minimum	Smallest or lowest. They checked visas with the minimum of fuss.
minor	Of a key or mode based on a minor scale and tending to produce a sad or pensive effect. Jones minor.
negligible	So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant. He said that the risks were negligible.
peccadillo	A petty misdeed. The sexual peccadilloes of celebrities aren t necessarily news.
pettiness	Lack of generosity in trifling matters. The sheer pettiness of the officials was quite startling.
several	Applied or regarded separately. Several people were injured in the accident.
slight	An insult caused by a failure to show someone proper respect or attention. There s slight chance that it will work.
slightly	In a slim or slender manner. The children argued because one slice of cake was slightly larger than the other.
small	Into small pieces. A small car.
smattering	A small number or amount. A smattering of snow.
soupcon	A slight but appreciable amount.
tiny	Very small. A tiny hummingbird.
trifle	Consider not very seriously. The thousand yen he d paid seemed the merest trifle.
trifling	Not worth considering. A trifling sum.
trivial	Concerned with trivialities. A trivial mind.
undersized	Smaller than normal for its kind. The undersized cubs may not survive the winter.
wee	Eliminate urine. Bide a wee.