minimum

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

noun the smallest possible quantity
noun the point on a curve where the tangent changes from negative on the left to positive on the right
adjective the least possible

Learned borrowing from Latin minimum, neuter form of minimus (“least, smallest”).

SUN-SPOT MINIMUM 70 " 12. — The Story of Eclipses, George F. (George Frederick) Chambers
Or the precursor at a minimum." — Terminal Compromise, Winn Schwartau
He was incurring the minimum of risk. — Children of the Whirlwind, Leroy Scott

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