Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A quantity or level that is the smallest or lowest possible or allowed.
Minimum
/ˈmɪnɪməm/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Pay the minimum to keep your account active.We'll need a minimum of six people to start.
Etymology:
The word minimum originates from the Latin minimus, which means the smallest or least, first used in English around the 17th century, reinforcing its notion as the least amount needed or permissible.
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