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Meaning of minimally
The primary meaning of the word "minimally" is to the least degree possible.
Etymology of minimally
The word "minimally" comes from the adjective "minimal", which is derived from the Latin word "minimus", meaning smallest or least, and the suffix "-al", which forms adjectives
Historically, the word "minimally" has been used since the mid-19th century to convey the idea of something being reduced to its smallest or least possible degree
Synonyms
barely
hardly
scarcely
slightly
marginally
moderately
somewhat
relatively
partially
limitedly
restrictively
faintly
dimly
vaguely
imperceptibly
inconspicuously
unnoticeably
mildly
temperately
tolerably
acceptably
sufficiently
adequately
sufficiently
passably
reasonably
sensibly
rationally
justifiably
minimally
leastwise
to some extent
in some measure
Definitions
- To a minimal degree or extent
- * In a way that is barely adequate or sufficient
- * With the least possible amount or degree
Usage Examples
- The new policy will affect us minimally, so we don't have to worry
- * The company is minimally staffed due to budget cuts
- * The patient is experiencing minimally invasive surgery
Antonyms
maximally
extensively
significantly
substantially
considerably
greatly
largely
hugely
enormously
excessively
immoderately
extraordinarily
exceptionally
extremely
profoundly
intensely
drastically
radically
completely
utterly
totally
fully