Minimal vs. Minimalist — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Minimal and Minimalist
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Minimal
Of a minimum amount, quantity, or degree; negligible
The aircraft suffered minimal damage
Production costs are minimal
Minimalist
One who advocates a moderate or conservative approach, action, or policy, as in a political or governmental organization.
Minimal
Characterized by the use of simple forms or structures, especially geometric or massive ones.
Minimalist
A practitioner of minimalism.
Minimal
Characterized by the repetition and gradual alteration of short phrases.
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Minimalist
Of, relating to, characteristic of, or in the style of minimalism.
Minimal
(of a pair of forms) distinguished by only one feature
‘p’ and ‘b’ are a minimal pair, distinguished by the feature of voicing
Minimalist
Being or providing a bare minimum of what is necessary.
Minimal
Smallest in amount or degree
The job's minimal qualifications are a BS with two years' experience in the field.
Minimalist
Believing in or seeking a minimal state; seeking to minimize or reduce to a minimum.
I am sure such a minimalist style of furniture would never fit well with my packrat nature.
Minimal
Small in amount or degree
A drug with minimal side effects.
Was able to walk with minimal discomfort.
Minimalist
One who believes in or seeks a minimal state; one who seeks to minimize or reduce to a minimum.
He's a minimalist: when it comes to formal processes, the fewer the better.
Minimal
Only barely adequate
Insurance policies with minimal coverage for damage to the car.
Minimalist
A conservative who advocates only minor reforms in government or politics
Minimal
Often Minimal Of, relating to, or being minimalism.
Minimalist
A practitioner or advocate of artistic minimalism
Minimal
The smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree.
With minimal effort, you won't be able to achieve all your dreams.
Minimalist
Of or relating to artistic minimalism
Minimal
(arts) Characterised by the use of simple form or structures.
Minimalist
Advocating minimal reforms (as in government or politics)
Minimal
(music) Characterised by the repetition and gradual alteration of short phrases.
Minimal
Something very small; a tiny part or fragment.
Minimal
Of, pertaining to, or having a character of, a minim or minimum; least; smallest; as, a minimal amount or value.
Minimal
The least possible;
Needed to enforce minimal standards
Her grades were minimal
Minimum wage
A minimal charge for the service
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