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   Min·i·mal

   /ˈminəm(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. of a minimum amount, quantity, or degree; negligible: "production costs are minimal"
   • 2. characterized by the use of simple or primary forms or structures, especially geometric or massive ones.
   • ▪ characterized by simplicity and lack of adornment or decoration: "minimal, simple evening dresses in luxurious fabrics"
   • 3. characterized by the repetition and gradual alteration of short phrases.
   • 4. (of a pair of forms) distinguished by only one feature: "“p” and “b” are a minimal pair, distinguished by the feature of voicing"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from Latin minimus ‘smallest’ + -al.

   Scrabble Points: 11

   • M

     3

   • I

     1

   • N

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   • I

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   • M

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   • A

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   • L

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