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minimum

min.i.mum \'min-*-m*m\ \-*-m*\ n or min.i.ma or minimums [L, neuter of 
   minimus smallest; akin to L minor smaller - more at] pl  MINOR 1: the least 
   quantity assignable, admissible, or possible  2: the least of a set of 
   numbers; specif : the smallest value assum ed by a continuous function 
   defined on a closed interval 3: the lowest degree or amount of variation 
   reached or recorded  - minimum aj