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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMinimum
/ˈmɪn.ɪ.məm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The least or smallest amount or quantity possible attained, allowed, or required.
"The company requires a minimum of five years of experience for this role."
- 1
Being the least possible or allowable; minimal.
"You need to maintain a minimum balance in your account to avoid fees."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin neuter of 'minimus', meaning 'least', which is the superlative form of 'parvus' (small). Entering English in the late 16th century via mathematical and scientific terminology, it has expanded to general use denoting the lowest possible amount or degree.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Minimum" is said worldwide
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minimum
Transliteration: /mini.mom/
"C'est le strict minimum requis pour réussir."
Minimum
Transliteration: /ˈmɪni.mʊm/
"Das ist das absolute Minimum an Anstrengung."
minimo
Transliteration: /ˈmi.ni.mo/
"Questo è il minimo che possa fare per te."
mínimo
Transliteration: /ˈmi.ni.mo/
"Se necesita un esfuerzo mínimo para aprobar el examen."
mínimo
Transliteration: /ˈmi.ni.mu/
"Este é o salário mínimo estabelecido por lei."
न्यूनतम
Transliteration: nyuntam
"उत्तीर्ण होने के लिए न्यूनतम अंक आवश्यक हैं।"
最低
Transliteration: zuìdī
"这是完成这项工作所需的最低要求。"
최소
Transliteration: choeso
"합격하기 위해서는 최소한의 점수가 필요합니다."
最低限
Transliteration: saitei-gen
"これは生活に必要な最低限の費用です。"
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