1660s, "smallest portion into which matter is divisible," from Latin minimum "smallest" (thing), neuter of minimus "smallest, least," superlative of minor "smaller" (see minor). Meaning "least amount attainable" is from 1670s.
minimum (adj.)
1810, from minimum (n.).
例文
1. Many of Britain 's beaches fail to meet minimum standards of cleanliness.
イギリスの多くのビーチは最低限の衛生基準にも達していない。
2.Twelve hours is the minimum 、sixty hours the maximum.
12時間が下限、60時間が上限.
3.He reduced his needs to the minimum by simplifying his life.
彼は簡単な生活を送り、自分のニーズを最小限に抑えた。
4.She has now cut her teaching hours to the minimum .
彼女は今、彼女の授業時間を最小限に抑えている。/
5.Four foot should be seen as an absolute minimum .