Should you say minimum or minimal?
When should you use these words? What is the difference between them?
On the IELTS Exam these words could come up in Writing Task 1 or Speaking Part 3.
You want to be ready and understand how they are different so that you don’t mis-use them and lose vocabulary points.
Today you’ll learn the difference between these words and why they are so important for you to be able to use on the IELTS Exam.
Minimum – it means the smallest amount or quantity required. Looking at the “bottom,” the “floor of something” or the “absolute lowest of something.”
- Perfect for describing numbers.
- Used to describe the lowest possible number. It means that this may not be a good thing and might be used to express that it’s too low.
Example:
“The minimum amount exhibited was 10.”
“The minimum wage is $5 per hour.”
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Minimal
– it means a
small
amount
of
something.
- It’s
not
the
lowest
possible
number - Often it’s
used
in a
positive
way
like
“it’s
good
that
these
things
are
minimal”. - A great vocabulary
when talking about risks
and disadvantages - Minimalist
lifestyle- It means
that
you
do
not
keep
on
hand
more possessions
than
you
need.
Example:
“It’s good that these things are minimal.”
“The disadvantages are minimal.”
Takeaway:
When it comes to IELTS, you should pay attention to the details.
You want to make sure you know the scoring system and why vocabulary matters.
Also, keep in mind that if you use the same vocabulary that every other student uses, you will get a 6 for vocabulary.
Use these high-level words to impress the Examiner in the rights parts of the IELTS Exam.
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