minimal

IPA: mˈɪnʌmʌɫ

The smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree.
(art) Characterised by the use of simple form or structures.
(music) Characterised by the repetition and gradual alteration of short phrases.

Examples of "minimal" in Sentences

To call humane societies impact minimal is ignorant.
Fish offers what he calls a minimal, but positive, story about hallucination.
Mayor Ed Clark took issue with what he called minimal dispensary operator requirements.
Well, I'm talking about software and service, it's really what I call minimal migration, where there is a loss there.
Some cuts - farm subsidies, defense, entitlements - should take precedence because they entail minimal impact on economic growth.
When I did not answer, he said, “Be that as it may, I do expect a certain minimal level of engagement on the part of my students if they are to receive a satisfactory grade.”
A: The web restricted nature of the offering means that the digital assets are at all times controlled by the system (versus digital files downloaded to users) and thus result in minimal piracy.
In my experience, standards are indeed low; gifted students have an easy time earning a degree and less dilligent individuals usually get enough aid to squeak by, provided they put in minimal effort.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Mayor Ray Nagin is halting a push to revamp New Orleans 'approach to retaining and attracting businesses, citing a lack of diversity on the board that would guide the effort, posturing for control and what he called a minimal funding commitment by the private sector.