maxi-

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maxi-

 
a combining form with the meanings “very large in comparison with others of its kind” (maxi-budget; maxi-taxi); “of great scope or intensity” (maxi-devaluation; maxi-service); (of clothing) “long, nearly ankle-length” (maxicoat; maxiskirt).
Origin:
shortening of maximal or maximum, by analogy with mini-
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Maxi- is always a great word to know.
So is ort. Does it mean:
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
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maxi-
comb. form of from maximum.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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