minimal
- IPA[ˈminəm(ə)l]
美式
- of a minimum amount, quantity, or degree; negligible；characterized by the use of simple or primary forms or structures, especially geometric or massive ones.
- 釋義
形容詞
- 1. of a minimum amount, quantity, or degree; negligible production costs are minimal a minimal amount of information
- 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
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- IPA[ˈmɪnɪml]
英式
- of a minimum amount, quantity, or degree; negligible: the aircraft suffered minimal damage production costs are minimal
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