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minimality

minimality

7.9
The state of being as small or as simple as possible
  • noun
  • /ˌmɪnəˈmælɪti/
: minimalidad
  • By emphasizing minimality in design, the architect created a space that feels open and uncluttered.

Examples

  • Suddenly, this minimality is not so minimal.

    Academic text (2006)
  • The minimality of her contributions made a significant impact on our overall success.

  • The team's commitment to minimality allowed them to focus on the essential tasks without distraction.

Synonyms

minimum
vsminimality
∞ 1.0

As small in amount or degree as is allowed

is the condition of being the very least rather than a fixed amount
sparsity
vsminimality
1 7.6

A small number or amount spread far apart

focuses on being the smallest possible amount rather than on spread
lowness
vsminimality
4.0

A small amount or weak level of something

expresses being the very least possible rather than just low
minuteness
vsminimality
  • Formal
6.7

The small size of something

refers to being the smallest possible amount or degree
fewness
vsminimality
9.9

A small number of people or things

applies to the least amount generally rather than only counting items

Antonyms

91 3.3

A large amount of something, more than you need

How Minimal

nothingness
32 7.2
minimality
7.9
smallness
1 1.6
moderation
47 3.5
abundance
91 3.3

Surface Forms

minimality singular
minimalities plural

Morphology

minimality = minimal (transparent) = minimal + ity

Standard noun formation from the adjective 'minimal' indicating a state or quality.

Etymology

Minimality comes from the word minimal, which uses the root minim- meaning 'small'. Think of familiar words like mini and minimum that show the same idea. So, minimality is the 'state of being the smallest or the least amount'.