Minimal and Maximal

Minimal

Minimal adjective - The least possible.
Usage example: a minimal charge for the service

Maximal is an antonym for minimal.

Maximal

Maximal adjective - The greatest or most complete or best possible.
Usage example: maximal expansion

Minimal is an antonym for maximal.

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