minimal
gb/mˈɪnəməl/ us/mˈɪnəməl/
B2
Inglês
~ 5500
elhanyagolható, csekély, minimális, legalacsonyabb, legkisebb, minimalista, letisztult
B2
1
Padrão de uso:
a minimal [amount] of [something]
The side effects of the medicine were minimal.
A gyógyszer mellékhatásai elhanyagolhatók voltak.
Thanks to the quick repairs, traffic disruption was minimal.
A gyors javításoknak köszönhetően a forgalmi fennakadás minimális volt.
We did the project with minimal damage to the existing system.
Light pollution here is minimal, so you can see the stars clearly.
The changes to the schedule are minimal and easy to follow.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The cost was minimal, so we bought it.
Az ára minimális volt, ezért megvettük.
There was minimal noise from the street.
Az utcáról beszűrődő zaj elhanyagolható volt.
The storm caused minimal damage to the house.
He passed the test with only minimal effort.
The delay was minimal, just a few minutes.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse "minimal" with the noun "minimum" and say *"a minimal of" instead of "a minimum of". Use "minimal" before a noun ("minimal damage"), and use "minimum" as a noun ("a minimum of five people").
Significado
very small in amount or degree
Colocações
minimal effort
|minimal damage
|minimal impact
|minimal noise
|minimal cost
Sinónimos
very small (More general description; lacks the slightly technical or precise tone of "minimal".)
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negligible (Suggests the amount is so small it can be ignored; slightly more formal than "minimal".)
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slight (Emphasizes that something is small but does not stress the idea of being close to zero as strongly as "minimal".)
Antónimos
substantial (Indicates a much larger and more important amount, the opposite of a very small amount.)
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considerable (Means large or noticeable in amount, contrasting with something that is minimal.)
Temas
quantities
|descriptions
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Very small in amount or level; almost nothing.
Very small in amount, size, or degree; so small as to be almost not enough or not noticeable.
C1
2
Padrão de uso:
the minimal [requirements/standards] for [something]
Applicants must meet the minimal requirements listed on the website.
The company pays only the minimal fee required by law.
Students need a minimal level of English to join the course.
The contract offers only minimal protection to consumers.
We provide the minimal amount of data necessary to complete the process.
Exemplos para aprendentes
You must have a minimal level of experience for this job.
The school sets minimal rules for dress.
He did the minimal work needed to pass.
They charge the minimal price allowed by the city.
This plan gives you the minimal amount of support.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes say *"the minimum requirements are minimal" when they just mean "the minimal requirements" or "the minimum requirements". Use either "minimal requirements" (adjective) or "minimum requirements" (adjective), but avoid repeating both together unless you really want to stress the idea.
Significado
smallest level allowed or required
Colocações
minimal requirements
|minimal standards
|minimal qualifications
|minimal fee
|minimal level
Sinónimos
bare minimum (Informal phrase that strongly emphasizes only just enough; slightly more casual than "minimal".)
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lowest (More general comparative term; does not always carry the formal or rule-based sense that "minimal" can have.)
Antónimos
maximum (The greatest amount or level allowed, in contrast with the smallest allowed level.)
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generous (Suggests more than enough or more than required, the opposite of just meeting minimal requirements.)
Temas
rules
|education
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Being the smallest level that is allowed or needed.
At or very close to the lowest level that is allowed, acceptable, or required.
C1
3
minimalista
B2
letisztult
B2
Padrão de uso:
a minimal [design/style/decor]
The apartment has a minimal design with white walls and only a few pieces of furniture.
A lakás minimalista kialakítású: fehér falak és csak néhány bútor van benne.
I prefer a minimal user interface without too many buttons.
A túl sok gomb nélküli, letisztult felhasználói felületet kedvelem.
Her presentation slides were minimal, with lots of white space and only key words.
The restaurant’s interior is minimal but very stylish.
He lives a minimal lifestyle and owns very few things.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The room has a minimal style with only a bed and a table.
A szoba minimalista stílusú: csak egy ágy és egy asztal van benne.
I like websites that have a minimal look.
Szeretem a letisztult megjelenésű weboldalakat.
She wears minimal makeup every day.
The logo is very minimal but easy to remember.
They chose a minimal design for the office.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse "minimal" (simple style) with "minimalistic" or "minimalist". "Minimal" is fine in most everyday uses ("minimal design"), while "minimalist" often refers to a person or a clear style, and "minimalistic" is less common and can sound more technical or critical.
Significado
using very few simple elements
Colocações
minimal design
|minimal aesthetic
|minimal decor
|minimal style
|minimal wardrobe
Sinónimos
minimalist (More strongly linked to the artistic and lifestyle movement of minimalism; often used when talking about a recognized style.)
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simple (Very general and common; does not necessarily imply a deliberate style choice as clearly as "minimal".)
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streamlined (Emphasizes being smooth and efficient, sometimes more about function than visual simplicity.)
Antónimos
ornate (Describes something with many decorations and details, the opposite of a minimal style.)
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cluttered (Full of many objects or details, the opposite of a clean, minimal look.)
Temas
art
|design
|lifestyle
|arts_entertainment
|daily_life
Definição
Simple and clean in style, with very few things or details.
Using only a small number of simple elements, decorations, or features, especially in design, art, or lifestyle.
C2
TECHNICAL
4
minimális
C1
Padrão de uso:
a minimal [structure/value] in [field]
We computed a minimal spanning tree for the network.
Kiszámítottunk egy minimális feszítőfát a hálózathoz.
The algorithm searches for a minimal set of features that still predicts the outcome.
Az algoritmus olyan minimális jellemzőhalmazt keres, amely még képes előre jelezni az eredményt.
In this model, any minimal solution is also unique.
The shape of a soap film can be described as a minimal surface.
They proved that the group has a unique minimal normal subgroup.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The program finds a minimal path between two points.
A program megtalálja a két pont közötti legrövidebb utat.
In this class we study minimal surfaces in geometry.
Ezen az órán minimálfelületeket tanulmányozunk a geometriában.
The scientist looks for a minimal set of rules to explain the data.
The graph has more than one minimal solution.
We need a minimal value that still makes the formula true.
Significado
smallest value meeting a condition
Colocações
minimal surface
|minimal polynomial
|minimal spanning tree
|minimal set
Sinónimos
least (General term for the smallest value; "minimal" is often used as a label for special objects in technical fields.)
|
smallest (Plain description of size or value; "minimal" implies a formal condition is satisfied.)
Antónimos
maximal (Technical opposite; describes the largest object or value that satisfies the condition.)
Temas
mathematics
|science
|technology
|education
Definição
In math, science, or computing, being the smallest thing that meets a rule or condition.
In technical or mathematical contexts, being the smallest or least value, object, or structure that satisfies a specific condition.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
minimal
IPA
GB/mˈɪnəməl/
US/mˈɪnəməl/
Sílabas e acento
min - im - al (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (min)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: minimal
Família de palavras
Expressões
at minimal cost
1/ˈæt mˈɪnəməl kˈɔst/
fixed phrase
for very little money
Doing or getting something while paying only a very small amount of money.
Exemplos
- The service helps small businesses grow at minimal cost.
- We upgraded the system at minimal cost by using open-source tools.
- They offer training at minimal cost to new employees.
in minimal detail
1/ˈɪn mˈɪnəməl dˈiteɪl/
fixed phrase
with very few details
Explaining or describing something using only a small number of details.
Exemplos
- The report describes the incident only in minimal detail.
- For now, we can discuss the plan in minimal detail.
- The guide explains the process in minimal detail, just enough to get started.
to a minimal degree
1/tə ə mˈɪnəməl dɪɡɹˈi/
fixed phrase
formal
only to a very small extent
Happening or being true, but only in a very small or slight way.
Exemplos
- The medication affected his blood pressure only to a minimal degree.
- Climate conditions varied from year to year only to a minimal degree.
- The policy changes the current system only to a minimal degree.
with minimal effort
1/wˈɪθ mˈɪnəməl ˈɛfɚt/
fixed phrase
using very little effort
Doing something while using only a very small amount of effort.
Exemplos
- You can keep the room clean with minimal effort if you tidy a little every day.
- The app lets you create a website with minimal effort.
- We finished the task with minimal effort thanks to good planning.
with minimal risk
1/wˈɪθ mˈɪnəməl ɹˈɪsk/
fixed phrase
with very little risk
Doing something in a way that makes it very unlikely that something bad will happen.
Exemplos
- This treatment allows patients to return to work with minimal risk.
- We want to invest the money with minimal risk.
- The new safety rules let staff enter the area with minimal risk.