Minimally

adv

adv ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a minimal way; to the least extent. not-comparable

    "minimally invasive surgery"

Adverb
  1. 1
    to a minimal degree wordnet

Synonyms

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a bita littleadequatelyamplybarelyby a hair

Example

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"Newly developed, IT-based, minimally invasive surgery techniques are currently gaining momentum, thereby revolutionizing healthcare in its entirety."

Etymology

From minimal + -ly.

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