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maximum

[ mak-suh-muhm ]

noun

, plural max·i·mums, max·i·ma [mak, -s, uh, -m, uh].
  1. the greatest quantity or amount possible, assignable, allowable, etc.
  2. the highest amount, value, or degree attained or recorded.
  3. an upper limit allowed or allowable by law or regulation.
  4. Mathematics.
    1. Also called relative maximum, the value of a function at a certain point in its domain, which is greater than or equal to the values at all other points in the immediate vicinity of the point. Compare absolute maximum.
    2. the point in the domain at which a maximum occurs.


adjective

  1. that is a maximum; greatest or highest possible or attained:

    maximum satisfaction; maximum temperature.

  2. pertaining to a maximum or maximums.

maximum

/ ˈmæksɪməm /

noun

  1. the greatest possible amount, degree, etc
  2. the highest value of a variable quantity
  3. maths
    1. a value of a function that is greater than any neighbouring value
    2. a stationary point on a curve at which the tangent changes from a positive value on the left of this point to a negative value on the right Compare minimum
    3. the largest number in a set
  4. astronomy
    1. the time at which the brightness of a variable star has its greatest value
    2. the magnitude of the star at that time


adjective

  1. of, being, or showing a maximum or maximums

maximum

/ măksə-məm /

, Plural maximums

  1. The greatest known or greatest possible number, measure, quantity, or degree.
  2. The greatest value of a mathematical function, if it has such a value.


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Other Words From

  • maxi·mum·ly adverb
  • sub·maxi·mum adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of maximum1

First recorded in 1730–40; from Latin, noun use of neuter of maximus, superlative of magnus “great, large”

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Word History and Origins

Origin of maximum1

C18: from Latin: greatest (the neuter form used as noun), from magnus great

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Example Sentences

Tax evasion carries a maximum penalty of five years, and thus it seems likely that Grimm would be covered by the provision.

Livvix, 30, is now in solitary confinement in the maximum-security Ayalon prison in Ramla, a city near Tel Aviv.

When these single-aisle models were introduced, the maximum seating averaged around 160 seats.

I recently visited Graterford, a maximum-security state penitentiary in Pennsylvania, 30 miles from Philadelphia.

It was thought essential to strike hard and fast with maximum force in order to achieve quick, decisive victory.

Is the college stage of our present educational system anywhere near its maximum possible efficiency?

This affords the maximum of riding comfort by the elimination of all jar and jolt occasioned by an uneven roadway.

If e is given, the above formula serves to determine the maximum range of the slide for different positions of the telescope.

(ii) The provision to the maximum extent possible of non-restricted or "U" programmes for children's sessions.

We have first the requirement that a maximum number to be accommodated in each workhouse should be fixed.

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