the least quantity or amount possible, assignable, allowable, or the like.

the lowest speed permitted on a highway.

the lowest amount, value, or degree attained or recorded.

an arbitrary amount set by a restaurant, nightclub, etc., as the least amount to be charged each person for food and drink. Compare cover charge .

Mathematics .

Also called relative minimum , local minimum. the value of a function at a certain point in its domain, which is less than or equal to the values at all other points in the immediate vicinity of the point. Compare absolute minimum .

the point in the domain at which a minimum occurs.

noting or indicating a minimum.

least possible

minimum risk.

lowest

a minimum rate.

pertaining to a minimum or minimums.

adjective

largest , maximum , most

noun

largest , maximum , most

adjective

least possible , littlest , merest , minimal , slightest , smallest , tiniest

noun

atom , bottom , dab , depth , dot , gleam , grain , hair , iota , jot , least , lowest , margin , modicum , molecule , nadir , narrowest , particle , pittance , point , scintilla , scruple , shadow , slightest , smallest , smidgen , soupon , spark , speck , trifle , whit , littlest , mere , minimal