least groups

[/liːst ɡruːps/]
noun phrase
grupos mínimos; menores grupos
1. The smallest or most minimal collections or assemblies of people, objects, or units; groups with the fewest members or lowest significance
The survey focused on the least groups in the population to understand minority perspectives.
A pesquisa se concentrou nos menores grupos da população para entender perspectivas minoritárias.
2. In mathematical or scientific contexts, the groups with the smallest cardinality or least complex structure
In group theory, the least groups are those with only one or two elements.
Na teoria dos grupos, os grupos mínimos são aqueles com apenas um ou dois elementos.
This is a technical phrase commonly used in statistics, sociology, and mathematics rather than casual speech. It appears frequently in academic papers, research studies, and data analysis discussions in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
smallest groupsminimal groupstiniest groupsfewest groups
Antonyms / Antônimos
largest groupsgreatest groupsmaximum groupsbiggest groups

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
menores grupos; grupos mínimos
Standard usage in academic and general contexts
Portugal
grupos mais pequenos; grupos mínimos
Portuguese Portuguese prefers 'pequenos' over 'menores' for size

Related Words

group theorycohortdemographicminoritysubsetpopulation

Related Idioms & Phrases

at the very least
least said, soonest mended
to say the least
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