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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
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minima, minimums |
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A minimum is the smallest amount or number that is possible for something. Anything less than the minimum doesn't happen or can't happen or will not work.
They can't get in to see that movie because there is an age minimum and they aren't old enough. The minimum is thirteen and they are only twelve.Elsa's mom works in a busy restaurant. Her hours change every week, but she makes a minimum of a hundred dollars a day. On some days, she makes a lot more.- antonyms:
- maximum
- similar words:
- limit, lowest, margin, smallest
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
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When something is minimum, it is the smallest or lowest in amount or number that is possible.
The minimum height to go on the roller coaster is four feet.One large size pizza is the minimum order for having a pizza delivered from our favorite pizza place. They will not deliver a small or medium pizza.- antonyms:
- maximum
- similar words:
- least, limited, lowest, smallest
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