(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:12:08

Min"i*mum (?), n.; pl. Minima (#). [L., fr. minimus. See Minim.]

The least quantity assignable, admissible, or possible, in a given case; hence, a thing of small consequence; -- opposed to maximum.

 

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