the most extreme possible amount or value

an indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude

the largest possible quantity

make small or insignificant

make small or insignificant

represent as less significant or important

represent as less significant or important

cause to seem less serious; play down

something reduced to its minimal form

the minimum share of the vote which a political party requires to secure any representation.

the minimal strength of an electrical stimulus that is able to cause excitation of a tissue.