minimum Synonyms & Antonyms
What Is Another Word for Minimum?
Instead of minimum you can say fewest, littlest or lowest depending on the context. Its opposites include biggest and full.
Choose a meaning, then find a word that fits your sentence.
Minimum as an Adjective
Minimum as a Noun
as in semblance, modicum
Minimum in a Sentence
We prefer candidates with a minimum of 4 years experience in the field.
We need a minimum of three staff members on duty at all times.
He always tries to get away with doing the minimum.
Please keep noise to a minimum after 11 o'clock
The Maunder minimum of the Sun reportedly corresponded to a period of great cold on Earth.
We need a minimum of three staff members on duty at all time.
Keep expenses to a bare minimum.
He was sentenced to a minimum of 10 years in prison.
spent the minimum amount necessary to acquire the property
Keep expenses to a bare minimum. / He was sentenced to a minimum of 10 years in prison.
Word Forms & Grammar
min·i·ma
min·i·mums
minimum adjective
minima
minimum
minimums
minimum (plural mimimums or minima)
minimum (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Minimum
Origin of Minimum
Origin 1: Latin, neuter of minimus smallest; akin to Latin minor smaller minor
Origin 2: Learned borrowing from Latin minimum, neuter form of minimus (“least, smallest”).
First Known Use
1646
Minimum in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈmi-nə-məm/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | being the least in amount, number, or size possible |
| Synonyms | fewest, littlest and lowest |
| Antonyms | biggest, full and greatest |
| Plural | mimimums |
| First known use | 1646 |
Minimum Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of minimum is /ˈmi-nə-məm/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (mi).
Minimum: Your Questions Answered
Is minimum an adjective or a noun?
Minimum is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of minimum?
The plural of minimum is mimimums.