minimum
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ə noun
1.
the least quantity or amount possible, assignable, allowable, or the like.
2.
the lowest speed permitted on a highway.
3.
the lowest amount, value, or degree attained or recorded.
4.
an arbitrary amount set by a restaurant, nightclub, etc., as the least amount to be charged each person for food and drink. Compare cover charge.
5.
Mathematics.
a.
Also called relative minimum, local minimum. the value of a function at a certain point in its domain, which is less than or equal to the values at all other points in the immediate vicinity of the point. Compare absolute minimum.
b.
the point in the domain at which a minimum occurs.
adjective
6.
noting or indicating a minimum.
7.
least possible: minimum risk.
8.
lowest: a minimum rate.
9.
pertaining to a minimum or minimums.
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minimum (ˈmɪnɪməm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -mums, -ma | |
| 1. | the least possible amount, degree, or quantity |
| 2. | the least amount recorded, allowed, or reached: the minimum in our temperature record this month was 50° |
| 3. | (modifier) being the least possible, recorded, allowed, etc: minimum age |
| 4. | maths a value of a function that is less than any neighbouring value |
| —adj | |
| 5. | of or relating to a minimum or minimums |
| [C17: from Latin: smallest thing, from minimus least] | |
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Word Origin & History
minimum
1663 (n.) "smallest portion into which matter is divisible," from L. minimum "smallest" (thing), neut. of minimus "smallest," superl. of minor "smaller" (see minor). The adj. is first attested 1810.
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Science Dictionary
| minimum (mĭn'ə-məm) Pronunciation Key
Plural minimums or minima
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Example sentences
In fact, he suggested, the minimum amount of metal needed for planets to be born might be far lower than commonly believed.
Sure a goal to get cars to that minimum amount is probably a good idea.
The sea-ice minimum this year was the third lowest on record.
Nature reserves are meant to serve as safe havens for endangered species and keep human interference to a minimum.
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