minimum
gb/mˈɪnəməm/ us/mˈɪnəməm/
B1
Inglês
~ 2900
minimum, minimális, legalacsonyabb, legkisebb
NOME
B1
1
minimum
B2
Padrão de uso:
the minimum [amount/number/requirement]
The minimum age to vote is 18.
A szavazáshoz szükséges alsó korhatár 18 év.
We need at least the minimum payment to avoid a late fee.
Legalább a minimális befizetést teljesítenünk kell, hogy elkerüljük a késedelmi díjat.
The law sets a minimum wage for all workers.
The temperature dropped to the minimum recorded this year.
Please meet the minimum requirements before applying.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The minimum age to drive here is 16.
Itt a vezetés alsó korhatára 16 év.
You must pay the minimum amount each month.
Minden hónapban be kell fizetned a minimális összeget.
The minimum score to pass is 50 points.
This job has a minimum salary of $2,000 a month.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'minimum' with 'minimal'. 'Minimal' means 'very small', not necessarily the smallest allowed amount.
Significado
Smallest possible or permitted amount
Colocações
set a minimum
|minimum requirement
|minimum wage
|minimum age
|minimum payment
Sinónimos
lowest (Describes the smallest in amount or level, often less formal.)
|
least (Refers to the smallest quantity, but can sound less precise in official contexts.)
Antónimos
maximum (Refers to the largest possible or allowed amount.)
Temas
measurement
|rules
|mathematics
|core_vocabulary
Definição
The smallest amount or number that is possible or allowed.
The lowest amount, value, or level that is possible, allowed, or required.
B1
2
Padrão de uso:
the minimum [size/level/requirement]
You must drive at the minimum speed limit on this road.
Ezen az úton legalább a megengedett legkisebb sebességgel kell haladnod.
The minimum temperature tonight will be 5°C.
Ma éjjel 5 °C lesz a legalacsonyabb hőmérséklet.
We achieved the minimum acceptable quality.
Exemplos para aprendentes
This is the minimum price I can offer.
Ez a legalacsonyabb ár, amit ajánlani tudok.
He got the minimum score to pass.
Elérte az átmenéshez szükséges minimális pontszámot.
The minimum height for this ride is 120 cm.
Significado
Smallest possible or permitted
Colocações
minimum level
|minimum speed
|minimum standard
Sinónimos
lowest (Describes the smallest in amount or level; direct equivalent in many contexts.)
Antónimos
maximum (Describes the largest possible or allowed amount.)
Temas
measurement
|rules
|core_vocabulary
Definição
The smallest amount or number that is possible or allowed.
Being the lowest amount, value, or level that is possible, allowed, or required.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
minimum
IPA
GB/mˈɪnəməm/
US/mˈɪnəməm/
Sílabas e acento
min - im - um (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (min)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: minimum
Noun
- Base: minimum
- Plural: minima, minimums
Família de palavras
Expressões
minimum age
1/mˈɪnəməm ˈeɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Youngest legal age allowed
The youngest age a person can be to do something by law or rule.
Exemplos
- The minimum age to vote here is 18.
- You must be the minimum age to buy alcohol.
minimum requirements
1/mˈɪnəməm ɹɪkwˈaɪɹmənts/
fixed phrase
Smallest set of needed conditions
The least amount of things you must have or do to get something.
Exemplos
- You must meet the minimum requirements to apply for this job.
- The software has certain minimum requirements for your computer.
minimum wage
1/mˈɪnəməm wˈeɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Lowest legal pay per hour
The smallest amount of money per hour that a worker can be paid by law.
Exemplos
- The government raised the minimum wage to help low-income workers.
- Many workers earn only the minimum wage.
- Many workers earn just the minimum wage.
- The government will increase the minimum wage next year.