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max⋅i⋅mal

  [mak-suh-muhl]
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–adjective
of or being a maximum; greatest possible; highest.
Origin:
1880–85; maxim(um) + -al 1

Related forms:
max⋅i⋅mal⋅ly, adverb
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max·i·mal   (māk'sə-məl)   
adj.  

  1. Of, relating to, or consisting of a maximum.

  2. Being the greatest or highest possible.

n.   Mathematics
An element in an ordered set that is followed by no other.
max'i·mal·ly adv.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: max·i·mal
Pronunciation: 'mak-s(&-)m&l
Function: adjective
1 : most complete or effective <maximal dentalprotection> <maximal vasodilation>
2 : being an upper limit maximal levels achieved with subcutaneous injections —W. S. Hoffman> —max·i·mal·ly /-E/ adverb
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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maximal max·i·mal (māk'sə-məl)
adj.

  1. Of, relating to, or consisting of a maximum.

  2. Being the greatest or highest possible.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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