n, pl  -i*ma  or  -i*mums  1  :  the least quantity assignable, admissible, or possible  2  :  the lowest degree or amount of variation (as of temperature) reached or recorded
adj :  of, relating to, or constituting a minimum <meet the psychiatric needs of the country -E. A. Strecker>  <establishing standards for medical education -CIBA Symposia>  .
 
 
 
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