minimum

Meanings

• noun

  The smallest quantity or amount of something.

  - "The minimum wage in this country is $10 per hour."
  - "He only earned the minimum amount required to pass the exam."
  - "The minimum deposit for opening a savings account is $50."

• noun

  The point at which a reaction begins to occur.

  - "The minimum temperature for a reaction to take place is 25 degrees Celsius."
  - "The catalyst was added when the reaction had reached its minimum temperature."

---

Pronunciation

1. /ˈmɪn.ə.məm/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2651181"

---

Antonyms

maximum

---

Synonyms

minimal

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with minimum
chime , crime , dime , prime , time

---

Variants

List of all variants of minimum that leads to same result
minima , minimum , minimums , minimum wage , minimum wages , minimum security prison , alternative minimum tax , alternative minimum taxes , at a minimum , at a/the minimum , at the minimum , to a (bare) minimum , to a bare minimum , to a minimum , sub-minimum , subminimum , subminimum wages

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin word 'minimum', meaning 'smallest'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'minimum wage' was first used in the United States in 1938.

2. In mathematics, the minimum value of a function is also known as the absolute minimum or the global minimum.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Maximum: The opposite of minimum, representing the largest quantity or amount of something.

2. Threshold: The minimum level or amount required to achieve a certain effect or result.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Minimum has been used extensively in mathematics and science to represent the smallest value or the starting point of a reaction. In economics, minimum wage refers to the lowest hourly wage a worker is legally entitled to receive.

How to Memorize "minimum"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small pebble as the minimum, representing the smallest unit or amount.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'minimum' with the smallest number on a number line.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Makes Income Necessary Under Minimum' to remember that minimum refers to the smallest amount required.

---

Memorize "minimum" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize minimum is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.