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Minimal vs Extensively - What's the difference?

minimal | extensively |

As an adjective minimal

is the smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree.

As an adverb extensively is

in an extensive manner, widely.

minimal

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • The smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree.
  • (arts) characterised by the use of simple form or structures.
  • (music) characterised by the repetition and gradual alteration of short phrases.

    • Derived terms

    * minimally * minimal pair

    Antonyms

    * maximal

    extensively

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In an extensive manner, widely.
    • He has read and traveled extensively .
  • To a great extent.
    • He became more extensively involved than he intended.