Minimum 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 3
/ˈmɪn.ɪ.məm/ (adj & noun)
Definition
the smallest number or amount of something that is possible, lowest possible degree, least, minutest, slightest, bottom, tiniest, bare minimum, iota, bottom level, rock bottom, lowest level, lowest limit
Example
Minimum number of students for a class?
I’m taking a speech class at my university in the Fall and there are only four people registered for the class. My other three classes are fully booked.
Is there a minimum amount of students that most schools require for a class?
I’m afraid that my school might cancel the course and I will not be able to sign up for another class due to being so late. If this happens I will not be in full-time status and miss out on much needed money.
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Antonyms
Parts of speech
Noun: minimalization
Adjective: minimal
Adverb: minimally
Verb: minimize: decrease or reduce in size, belittle