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Minimal vs Microkernel - What's the difference?

minimal | microkernel |

As an adjective minimal

is the smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree.

As a noun microkernel is

a minimal operating system kernel offering basic mechanisms rather than abstract services.

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

    microkernel

    English

    (wikipedia microkernel)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (computing) A minimal operating system kernel offering basic mechanisms rather than abstract services.