- minimum
[minimum 词源字典]
- minimum: see minute
[minimum etymology, minimum origin, 英语词源] - minimum (n.)
- 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.).