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AWL Sublist 9 · Academic Word
minimal
/ˈmɪnɪməl/ Syllables: min·i·mal
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Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
Very small in amount; the least possible needed to meet a requirement.
Synonyms
slight
negligible
least
Antonyms
maximal
extensive
Translations
minimal in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
أدنى، ضئيل
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
قليل جدًا، أو أقل كمية ممكنة نحتاجها لشيء ما.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
Minimal means the smallest amount necessary. Pilot studies use minimal samples to test procedures before full-scale data collection.
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Memory TipMinimum plus -al — the tiniest sufficient level.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
The revision introduced minimal changes while addressing reviewers' main methodological concerns.
Students with minimal prior training completed remedial modules before entering calculus courses.
Administrators sought minimal disruption during network upgrades scheduled over weekend hours.
Word Families & Pronunciation
minimal
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| adverb | minimally |
| verb | minimize |
| noun | minimum |
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