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   Max·i·mum

   /ˈmaksəməm/

   

   adjective

   • 1. as great, high, or intense as possible or permitted: "the vehicle's maximum speed"
   • ▪ denoting the greatest or highest point or amount attained: "the maximum depth of the pool is 6 feet"

   noun

   • 1. the greatest or highest amount possible or attained: "the school takes a maximum of 32 students"
   • ▪ a maximum permitted prison sentence for an offense: "an offense that carries a maximum of 14 years"

   adverb

   • 1. at the most: "it has a length of 4 feet maximum"

   Word Origin mid 17th century (as a noun): from modern Latin, neuter (used as a noun) of the Latin adjective maximus, superlative of magnus ‘great’. The adjectival use dates from the early 19th century.

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   maximum: 1 adj the greatest or most complete or best possible “ maximum pressure” Synonyms: maximal supreme greatest or maximal in degree; extreme Antonyms: minimal , minimum the least possible borderline , marginal of questionable or minimal quality negligible so small as to be meaningless; insignificant nominal , token , tokenish ...

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   the maximum amount/number of something; Turn it right up to the maximum volume. The trains travel at a maximum speed of 100 mph. It was the highest maximum temperature ever recorded in the region. For maximum effect do the exercises every day. The offence carries a maximum prison sentence of ten years. a maximum security prison; opposite minimum

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   Maximum definition, the greatest quantity or amount possible, assignable, allowable, etc. See more.

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   2 days ago · 5 senses: 1. the greatest possible amount, degree, etc 2. the highest value of a variable quantity 3. mathematics a. a value of.... Click for more definitions.

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   The maximum rate of income tax was cut to 35 percent. maximum2 noun (plural maxima /-mə/ or maximums) [ countable] abbreviation max the largest number or amount that is possible or is allowed maximum of The company could be fined a maximum of $10,000. Origin maximum2 (1500-1600) Latin maximus “greatest”, from magnus “great”.