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MINIMALLY
/mˈɪnʌmʌli/AdverbMIN-i-mal-lymin|i|mal|ly · 4 syllablesGrade 12
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
In a minimal way; to the least extent.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
Etymology tree English minimal Middle English -ly English -ly English minimally From minimal + -ly.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
maximally
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