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minimality

minimality

7.9
The state of being as small or as simple as possible
  • noun
  • /ˌmɪnəˈmælɪti/
translation icon : 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'.