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masculine

/mi.ni.mɔm/

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Translation

minimum

Word origin

From Latin minimum ('the smallest thing'), the neuter of minimus, the superlative of parvus ('small').

Origin
Latin
Root
minimum
English cognates
minimum, minute, minor

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralminimums

Examples

.

He has been earning the minimum wage for three years.

.

A minimum of respect is needed.

au .

She sleeps six hours at the very least.

.

The minimum price is still too high.

.

They ask a minimum effort of everyone.

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This word is part of lesson 60.