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minimal

minimal

Meaning of minimal

very basic

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Pronunciation
British English/ˈmɪnɪməl/
American English/ˈmɪnəməl/
Russian transcription[mʲinʲimɐˈlʲistʲit͡ɕnɨj]
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minimal with Russian translation

minimal usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Её квартира оформлена в минималистичном стиле — только диван и лампа.

Her apartment has a minimal design with just a sofa and a lamp.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Он носит минималистичные часы с простым кожаным ремешком.

He wears a minimal watch with a plain leather strap.

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minimal belongs to the topic "Fashion and Trends". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

minimalминималистичный
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы
shortsшорты

minimal synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between minimal / unadorned / clean-lined / simple / spare / austere

U
🇬🇧English
unadorned

plain and without decoration; focuses on lack of ornament

B2Often

She prefers unadorned jewellery and simple lines.

C
🇬🇧English
clean-lined

describes forms with clear, simple lines; common in furniture and interior descriptions

B2Often

The sofa has a clean-lined silhouette that fits modern spaces.

🇬🇧English

broad, non-ornate or uncomplicated; does not always imply an aesthetic choice

B1Very Often

She wore a simple dress to the party.

🇬🇧English

lean and uncluttered; emphasizes omission of nonessential elements

B2Often

The room’s spare furnishings created a calm atmosphere.

A
🇬🇧English
austere

very plain and strict; can imply severity or lack of luxury

C1Rarely

The monastery’s austere architecture reflected its strict way of life.

🇬🇧English

subtle and restrained in style; suggests elegance without flashiness

B2Often

The brand is known for its understated luxury.

S
🇬🇧English
streamlined

smooth, efficient, and simple in form or function; emphasizes efficiency as well as reduced detail

B2Often

The new phone has a streamlined profile and fewer buttons.

B
🇬🇧English
bare

exposed or lacking embellishment; can suggest starkness

B2Often

The studio felt bare with its concrete floors and white walls.

S
🇬🇧English
sleek

smooth, glossy and stylish; implies elegance and modernity rather than austerity

B2Very Often

The new watch is sleek and modern, with a slim profile.

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How to pronounce minimal and what this word means

minimal means minimal. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce minimal

/ˈmɪnɪməl/

minimal translation

minimal

minimal examples

Her apartment has a minimal design with just a sofa and a lamp.

minimal transcription

/ˈmɪnɪməl/, /ˈmɪnəməl/

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minimal meaning: what does it mean?

very basic

minimal pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

minimal is pronounced as /ˈmɪnɪməl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

minimal definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Her apartment has a minimal design with just a sofa and a lamp. Translation: Её квартира оформлена в минималистичном стиле — только диван и лампа.

Is minimal part of Interior and Decor vocabulary?

Yes, minimal can be learned in the Interior and Decor topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is minimal part of Style and Taste vocabulary?

Yes, minimal can be learned in the Style and Taste topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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