Minimal
Example: Minimal changes improve performance slightly
Definition
"Minimal" describes something that is the smallest or least amount possible, often referring to changes, effort, or quantity that is barely sufficient or just enough to achieve a purpose.
Etymology
The word "minimal" comes from the Latin word 'minimus,' meaning 'smallest.' It entered English in the early 17th century, initially used in musical contexts to describe short notes, before expanding to general use for anything very small or least in amount.
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"Minimal" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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