"minimally" meaning in English

See minimally in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

Etymology: From minimal + -ly. Etymology templates: {{af|en|minimal|-ly|id2=adverbial}} minimal + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} minimally (not comparable)
  1. In a minimal way; to the least extent. Tags: not-comparable Derived forms: nonminimally, minimally invasive
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