minion
Pronunciation:
/ˈmɪnjən/noun
Definitions
The lowest limit.
Example: We need a minimum of three staff members on duty at all time.
The smallest amount.
Example: He always tries to get away with doing the minimum.
A period of minimum brightness or energy intensity (of a star).
Example: The Maunder minimum of the Sun reportedly corresponded to a period of great cold on Earth.
A lower bound of a set which is also an element of that set.
noun
Definitions
A loyal servant of another, usually a more powerful being.
Example: The archvillain deployed his minions to simultaneously rob every bank in the city.
Synonyms:disciplefollowerA sycophantic follower.
A loved one; one highly esteemed and favoured.
An ancient form of ordnance with a calibre of about three inches.
adjective
Definitions
Favoured, beloved; "pet".