Minimum

n.

1.

The least quantity assignable, admissible, or possible, in a given case; hence, a thing of small consequence; - opposed to maximum. Minimum thermometer a thermometer for recording the lowest temperature since its last adjustment.

Noun	1.	minimum - the smallest possible quantity Synonyms: lower limit Antonyms: maximum, upper limit - the largest possible quantity
	2.	minimum - the point on a curve where the tangent changes from negative on the left to positive on the right Antonyms: maximum - the point on a curve where the tangent changes from positive on the left to negative on the right
Adj.	1.	minimum - the least possible; "needed to enforce minimal standards"; "her grades were minimal"; "minimum wage"; "a minimal charge for the service" Synonyms: minimal Antonyms: maximal, maximum - the greatest or most complete or best possible; "maximal expansion"; "maximum pressure"

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