1. of a minimum amount, quantity, or degree; negligible.
“the aircraft suffered minimal damage”
synonyms: very little, minimum, the smallest amount of; slightest, least, least possible, minutest, tiniest, littlest; nominal, token, negligible, next to no
“the committee approved the report with minimal alteration”
2. ART
characterized by the use of simple forms or structures, especially geometric or massive ones.