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minimum

[min-uh-muhm] / ˈmɪn ə məm /
ADJECTIVE
least, lowest
Synonyms
STRONGEST
minimal
WEAK
least possible littlest merest slightest smallest tiniest
Antonyms
WEAK
largest maximum most
NOUN
lowest amount
Synonyms
STRONGEST
margin
STRONG
atom bottom dab depth dot gleam grain hair iota jot least modicum molecule nadir particle pittance point scintilla scruple shadow smidgen spark speck trifle whit
WEAK
lowest narrowest slightest smallest soupçon
Antonyms
STRONG
dullness lot
WEAK
largest maximum most

Example Sentences

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The mandatory minimum sentence is 10 years in prison.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

For instance, states along the West Coast are seeing higher annual temperature extremes, while many northern states are experiencing warmer minimum temperatures.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

With a Roth IRA, you get significant tax advantages, including tax-free growth and qualified withdrawals, and no required minimum distributions if you are the original owner.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

The Investor share class, with a $3,000 minimum investment, has an annual expense ratio of 0.24%.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“What’s left is the bare minimum for the curriculum.”

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen