Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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minimize | No | No | Yes | No |
minimum | Yes | Yes | No | No |
minimize (noun) | minimum (noun) |
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the point on a curve where the tangent changes from negative on the left to positive on the right | |
the smallest possible quantity |
minimize (adjective) | minimum (adjective) |
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the least possible |
minimize (verb) | minimum (verb) |
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make small or insignificant | |
cause to seem less serious; play down | |
represent as less significant or important |