Minimal
7 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Of a minimum amount, quantity, or degree; the smallest possible or barely adequate. Characterised by simplicity and lack of decoration or elaboration.
“The design followed a minimal aesthetic with clean lines and neutral colours.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/mɪnəməl/
Syllables
min·i·mal
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Contains double I and M; -AL ending
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Scrabble
11 points; double M and I create strategic possibilities
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