minimally (B1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪnɪməli/

Definition

To the smallest possible amount or degree.

Examples

• The room was minimally furnished, with just a bed and a small table.

• He was minimally involved in the project, offering only a few suggestions.

• The instructions were minimally clear, leaving many questions unanswered.

How to Use minimally

minimally affected by (prepositional phrase)

To have very little or no impact from something. — "The company was minimally affected by the economic downturn."

minimally invasive (collocation)

Requiring the smallest possible surgical incision or intrusion. — "Doctors are increasingly using minimally invasive techniques for heart surgery."

minimally adequate (collocation)

Sufficient or acceptable only to the smallest degree. — "The food provided was minimally adequate to sustain them."

Synonyms of minimally

Words with a similar meaning to minimally:

• slightly
• barely
• scarcely
• inconsequentially

Antonyms of minimally

Words with the opposite meaning to minimally:

• maximally
• significantly
• greatly

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