01 n. The least quantity assignable, admissible, or possible, in a given case; hence, a thing of small consequence; -- opposed to maximum.
pl.
Minima ((#))
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1.
The least quantity assignable, admissible, or possible, in a given case; hence, a thing of small consequence; -- opposed to maximum.
Phrases & compounds
Minimum thermometer —
a thermometer for recording the lowest temperature since its last adjustment.