min·i·mal 
/ˈmɪnəməl/ adjective
/ˈmɪnəməl/ adjective [more minimal; most minimal] : very small or slight in size or amount
▪ The storm caused minimal damage. ▪ The costs were minimal. ▪ areas at minimal risk for flooding ▪ They made the repairs with minimal disruption [=with the least possible disruption] to the schedule.
▪ The storm caused minimal damage. ▪ The costs were minimal. ▪ areas at minimal risk for flooding ▪ They made the repairs with minimal disruption [=with the least possible disruption] to the schedule.
— min·i·mal·ly adverb
▪ a minimally adequate supply ▪ a minimally useful tool
▪ a minimally adequate supply ▪ a minimally useful tool
