minimum Definition

minimum
noun minimums, minima

1. The lowest possible number, value, quantity or degree.
2. The lowest number, value, quantity or degree reached or allowed.

Example: There must be a minimum of three people present
Example: Three is the minimum
Form: a minimum of something (sometimes)

adj

1. Relating or referring to the nature of a minimum; lowest possible.

Example: minimum waste
Thesaurus: least, smallest, tiniest, merest, slightest.
2. Lowest reached or allowed. Opposite of maximum.

Example: minimum age

Etymology: 17c: Latin, from minimus smallest.