# minimal vs minimally

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

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

### minimally
*adverb · frequency rank #26,505*
In a minimal way; to the least extent.

## Source
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