Английский разговорный словарь (основной) - minimum

ˈmɪnɪməm n. & adj. (pl. minima) --n. the least possible or attainable amount (reduced to a minimum). --adj. that is a minimum. øminimum lending rate the announced minimum percentage at which a central bank will discount bills (cf. base rate (see BASE(1))). °Abolished in the UK in 1981. minimum wage the lowest wage permitted by law or special agreement. [L, neut. of minimus least]