noun / adjective
minimum
MIN-ih-mum/mˈɪnʌmʌm/
The smallest amount, degree, or number allowed, required, or possible.
The water reaches the kettle's minimum permitted fill line.
Etymology
Latin minimum meant the “smallest thing.” English first used it for the smallest portion into which matter could be divided, then more broadly for the least attainable amount or degree.
In context
them they're at minimum and they stay that way if you open it it's because you need more air are they good and tight as tight as possible for a minimum amount of air
More examples
- Please keep noise to a minimum.
- A minimum of six players is needed to start.
- She earns minimum wage at her summer job.
Forms
minimum · minimums · minima
minimal adjective — Very small in amount or degree.
minimize verb — To reduce to the smallest possible amount.