Low and Minimum

Low

Low adjective - Not coming up to an expected measure or meeting a particular need.
Usage example: levels for school volunteers remain low, at least compared to what was expected

Minimum and low are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Minimum" instead the word "Low" as a noun or an adjective.

Minimum

Minimum adjective - Being the least in amount, number, or size possible.
Usage example: spent the minimum amount necessary to acquire the property

Low and minimum are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Low" instead the word "Minimum" as an adjective or a noun.

How words are described

specific specific low specific minimum
due due low due minimum
single single low single minimum
hard hard low hard minimum
Other adjectives: dangerous, absolute.

Both words in one sentence

  • Video Game / Crusader Kings Under Minimum or Low Crown Authority, your vassals can fight each other freely, though technically this is only "allowed" in the sense that your king is too weak to do anything about it.
  • Pocket Protector Meant for public executions, it used a special low-power cartridge for minimum noise, and an expanding (dum-dum) bullet for maximum damage from the low power.
  • Video Game / Glyder Even at minimum speed and a very low angle, gently touching the ground or ocean will result in a big crashing of wings.
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