Minimally

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪnɪməli/

Definitions of minimally

adverb used to describe the manner in which something is done to a small degree or extent

Example Sentences

A1 She minimally decorated her room with just a few posters on the walls.

A2 He minimally participated in the group project, only contributing a few ideas.

B1 The company minimally invested in new technology, preferring to stick with their current systems.

B2 The government minimally funded the arts program, causing many organizations to struggle.

C1 The athlete trained minimally before the competition, relying on their natural talent.

C2 The professor minimally revised the research paper, confident in its quality.

Examples of minimally in a Sentence

formal The new regulations require companies to minimally reduce their carbon emissions.

informal I only want to minimally decorate my room, nothing too fancy.

slang I'll just do the bare minimum, like minimally study for the test.

figurative Her presence in the meeting was minimally felt, as she didn't contribute much.

Grammatical Forms of minimally

past tense

minimized

plural

minimally

comparative

more minimally

superlative

most minimally

present tense

minimally

future tense

will minimally

perfect tense

has minimally

continuous tense

is minimally

singular

minimally

positive degree

minimally

infinitive

to minimize

gerund

minimizing

participle

minimized

Origin and Evolution of minimally

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'minimally' originates from the Latin word 'minimus' meaning smallest or least.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'minimally' has come to be used in English to describe something done in the smallest or least amount possible.