Minimal and Niggardly

Minimal

Minimal adjective - Being the least in amount, number, or size possible.

Niggardly and minimal are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Niggardly" instead an adjective "Minimal".

Niggardly

Niggardly adjective - Less plentiful than what is normal, necessary, or desirable.
Usage example: niggardly portions of meat for dinner

Minimal and niggardly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Minimal" instead an adjective "Niggardly".
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