noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
minimal amount; very small quantity
Used to describe an extremely small amount, often in formal or technical contexts. Can be used as a noun or with の to modify another noun.
This medicine is effective in minimal amounts.
The match was decided by a very small margin.
Compound of 極 (きょく, 'extreme') and 少 (しょう, 'few'/'small'), literally 'extremely small'.