What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “maximal”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “maximal”

The antonyms of maximal are minimal and minimum. The antonyms minimal and minimum convey the opposite meaning of maximal, which is the highest or greatest possible amount or degree.

Explore all Antonyms of “maximal”

• minimal
• minimum

Definitions and Examples of minimal, minimum

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

minimal

Of a minimum amount, quantity, or degree; negligible.

Example

The company's expenses were kept to a minimal level to maximize profits.

minimum

The smallest or lowest amount or degree that is possible or allowed.

Example

The minimum age requirement for driving a car is 18 years old.

Key Differences: minimal vs minimum

• 1. Minimal refers to the smallest amount or degree that is still considered significant.
• 2. Minimum refers to the absolute smallest or lowest amount or degree that is possible or allowed.

Effective Usage of minimal, minimum

• 1. Quantitative Comparison: Use maximal, minimal, and minimum to compare amounts or degrees.
• 2. Precision: Use minimal and minimum to indicate the smallest possible amount or degree.
• 3. Requirements: Use minimum to refer to the lowest amount or degree that is required or allowed.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of maximal are minimal and minimum. Minimal refers to the smallest significant amount or degree, while minimum refers to the absolute smallest or lowest amount or degree. Use these words to make quantitative comparisons, indicate precision, and refer to requirements.