+The **minimum element** is the smallest member within a [Set](/wiki/set) or collection, where no other element precedes it according to a defined [Order](/wiki/order). It marks the absolute lowest point, foundational for comparisons and structure.
+## See also
+- [Maximum Element](/wiki/maximum_element)
+- [Lower Bound](/wiki/lower_bound)
+- [Infimum](/wiki/infimum)
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