minimum vs minimal
minimal vs minimumminimum is a noun but minimal is not a noun.
minimum and minimal both are adjectives.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| minimum | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| minimal | No | Yes | No | No |
As adjectives,
minimum and minimal
are synonyms defined as:
- minimum and minimal: the least possible
| minimum (noun) | minimal (noun) |
|---|---|
| the point on a curve where the tangent changes from negative on the left to positive on the right | |
| the smallest possible quantity |
| minimum (adjective) | minimal (adjective) |
|---|---|
| the least possible | the least possible |
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