minimized
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈmɪnəˌmaɪzd// min·i·mized
adj. made as small as possible or treated as if it is not very important. You use this to describe something that has been reduced in size, amount, or value.
adj. reduced to the smallest possible amount, extent, or degree. Often describes a state where risks or errors have been intentionally limited; frequently follows a linking verb.
The window is minimized on my computer screen.
With the new safety protocols in place, the risk of injury to the factory workers was minimized.
The architect ensured that the environmental impact of the new skyscraper was minimized through the use of recycled materials and advanced energy-saving systems.
Usage
Often used as a participial adjective following 'is', 'was', or 'remains'.