minimum
pronunciation
How to pronounce minimum in British English:
UK [ˈmɪnɪməm]
How to pronounce minimum in American English:
US [ˈmɪnɪməm]
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- Noun:
- the smallest possible quantity
- the point on a curve where the tangent changes from negative on the left to positive on the right
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- Adjective:
- the least possible
Word Origin
- minimum
- minimum: see minute
- minimum (n.)
- 1660s, "smallest portion into which matter is divisible," from Latin minimum "smallest" (thing), neuter of minimus "smallest, least," superlative of minor "smaller" (see minor). Meaning "least amount attainable" is from 1670s.
- minimum (adj.)
- 1810, from minimum (n.).
Antonym
Example
- 1. Finally , the government needs to regulate minimum wage .
- 2. That debate is over the minimum wage paid to hourly workers .
- 3. The federal minimum wage will rise 39 %
- 4. California seems poised to raise its minimum wage .
- 5. States that will raise the minimum wage .