stripped-down

(strĭpt′doun′)

adj.

Having only essential or minimal features; lacking anything extra: a stripped-down stage setting; a stripped-down budget.

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stripped-down

adj

reduced to the bare essentials; spare

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stripped′-down′

adj.

having only essential features; lacking any special appointments or accessories.

[1925–30]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Adj.

stripped-down - having only essential or minimal features; "a stripped new car"; "a stripped-down budget"

stripped

minimal, minimum - the least possible; "needed to enforce minimal standards"; "her grades were minimal"; "minimum wage"; "a minimal charge for the service"

Translations

stripped-down

adj car etc → ohne Extras pred

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