Difference between Minimal and Least

MINIMAL vs LEAST: NOUN

Of, relating to, or being minimalism.
Only barely adequate.
Small in amount or degree.
The least possible
Of, pertaining to, or having a character of, a minim or minimum; least; smallest.
The smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree.
Characterised by the use of simple form or structures.
Characterised by the repetition and gradual alteration of short phrases.
Smallest in amount or degree.

Smallest in magnitude or degree.
Having or being distinguished by diminutive size
Minimal in magnitude
Lowest in importance or rank.
Slightest or tiniest.
Smallest, either in size or degree; shortest; lowest; most unimportant
At the least estimate, consideration, chance, etc.; being no less than; hence, at any rate; at all events; even. See However.
The superlative of `little' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

To or in the lowest or smallest degree.
Used to form the superlative
Used for forming superlatives of adjectives, especially those that do not form the superlative by adding -est.

Relating to the minimus or fifth digit of the hind foot.
Least or smallest; of minimum amount, quantity, or degree; also, pertaining or related to a minimum.

In the smallest or lowest degree; in a degree below all others: as, to reward those who least deserve it.
Smallest; little in size or degree, etc., beyond all others: answering as superlative to little.
An obsolete spelling of lest.
Used to form the superlative, smallest in size or degree
(idiom) (at least) According to the lowest possible assessment; not less than.
(idiom) (at least) Regardless of what has occurred or will occur; in any case.
(idiom) (at least) Used to emphasize a somewhat positive aspect following a negative one.
(idiom) (in the least) At all.
(idiom) (least of all) Particularly not.

Minimize, Minimized, Tokenish, Stripped down, Bottom, Stripped, Borderline, Lowest, Least, Smallest, Token, Nominal, Marginal, Minimum, Negligible

Even, Worst, Earliest, Fewer, Most, Than, More, Only, To the lowest degree, Small, Slightest, Minimal, Smallest, Lowest, Minimum

Minimize, Minimized, Tokenish, Stripped down, Bottom, Stripped, Borderline, Lowest, Least, Smallest, Token, Nominal, Marginal, Minimum, Negligible

Age, Even, Worst, Earliest, Fewer, Most, Than, More, Only, Small, Slightest, Minimal, Smallest, Lowest, Minimum

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Although most ethnographic research involves minimal risk, IRBs cannot presume that all ethnographic research involves no more than minimal risk.
If there is minimal access to the property or minimal support for the size, condition, and amenities, you may have assignment conditions to describe.
This is a step in moving from functional inference from minimal genomes toward a real assessment of minimal proteomes.
The ability to implement sessions with minimal server configuration and minimal protocol overhead, as compared to other techniques of maintaining session state.
The rash around my mouth was minimal so I figured it would be safe to apply a natural ointment that had minimal ingredients.
LPS, or Safety standard does provide some minimal protection, however it is extremely minimal.
Quad appears to just be scraping by, earning a minimal return on minimal equity.
Minimal rules and minimal choices are best for these children.

Moisturize your skin at least twice a day.
Your corporation must have at least one incorporator.
Odd to say the least, but here goes.
These are trying times, to say the least.
ECF Unavailability has been posted, the filer shall attempt to file the document electronically at least two times, separated by at least one hour.
Passport valid for at least three months after the expiry date of the visa being requested and containing at least two blank pages.
In my view, it is at least arguable that Indonesia is at least partly monist as a matter of law.
Sets goals and acts to improve upon at least three measures across at least three of the four categories.
In this quiz, you will order numbers from greatest to least and least to greatest.
At the very least, testing this out would not be a task for the risk averse, to say the least.

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