minimum

Meaning

The least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attained, or required.

The smallest or lowest amount, degree, or quantity possible or required

the smallest or lowest amount; least possible

Example Sentences

This year saw a minimum unemployment rate.

The minimum wage was increased to help workers cover basic expenses.

The minimum age requirement for this job is eighteen years.

Synonyms

least, smallest, lowest, minimal, reduced, basic, bottom, tiniest

Entry 1

least, smallest, lowest, minimal, reduced, basic

Entry 2

least, lowest, smallest, bottom

Entry 3

lowest, smallest, least, tiniest

Antonyms

maximum, excessive, highest, greatest, most, peak, largest

Entry 1

maximum, excessive, highest, greatest, most, peak

Entry 2

maximum, highest, most, peak

Entry 3

maximum, highest, greatest, largest

Collocations

minimum wage, minimum requirement, minimum amount, bare minimum, minimum standard, minimum effort

Entry 2

minimum wage, minimum requirement, minimum amount, bare minimum

Entry 3

minimum wage, minimum requirement, minimum standard, minimum effort