# mineral vs minimal

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### mineral
*noun · IPA /ˈmɪn.ə.ɹəl/ · frequency rank #6,809*
Any naturally occurring material that has a (more or less) definite chemical composition and characteristic physical properties; especially, an inorganic one.

### minimal
*adjective · IPA /ˈmɪn.ɪ.məl/ · frequency rank #5,983*
The smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree.

## Source
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