# minimax

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈmɪn.ɪˌmæks/ · frequency rank #92,881

## Definitions
1. A decision rule used for minimizing the maximum possible loss, or maximizing the minimum gain.

## Etymology
Blend of mini(mum) + max(imum).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/minimax