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Minimal vs Minimalistic - What's the difference?

minimal | minimalistic |

As adjectives the difference between minimal and minimalistic

is that minimal is the smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree while minimalistic is pertaining to minimalism.

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

    minimalistic

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Pertaining to minimalism.