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maxi·mum (mak′sə məm)

noun pl. -·mums or -·ma-mə

  1. the greatest quantity, number, or degree possible or permissible
  2. the highest degree or point (of a varying quantity, as temperature) reached or recorded; upper limit of variation
  3. Math. the largest of a specified set of real numbers

Etymology: L, neut. of maximus, superl. of magnus, great: see magni-

adjective

  1. greatest possible, permissible, or reached
  2. of, marking, or setting a maximum or maximums

maximum Synonyms

maximum

modif.

supreme, highest, most, greatest; see best 1.

maximum Synonyms

maximum

n.

supremacy, height, pinnacle, preeminence, culmination, matchlessness, preponderance, apex, acme, zenith, peak, greatest number, highest degree, summit, nonpareil; see also climax.

Antonyms minimum*, foot, bottom.

maximum Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • exceed: Recommendation D90 urges all Administrations to ensure that the number of their List A Accounting Authorities does not exceed a maximum of 25.
  • sleep: ACCOMMODATION 3 Bedrooms sleeping a maximum of 5, 1 double, 1 twin, 1 single all on ground floor.
  • accommodate: Rooms can accommodate a maximum of three guests, with Plaza Club rooms accommodating two adults.
  • permit: You are permitted a maximum of 2 hours per session to read each book, your session will end automatically.

Adjective modifier

  • statutory: Using the original Industrial Tribunal calculation and applying the statutory maximum then in force Mr Clements ' compensation should have been £ 11,000.
  • absolute: The absolute maximum is 32 characters, which ensures compatibility with recent versions of all major dissemination ( SPSS, ver.
  • recommended: What are the recommended maximum fixing intervals for copper tube supports?
  • solar: During the solar maximum, however, the solar wind moves at an intermediate speed.
  • theoretical: You can connect a theoretical maximum of 127 USB devices to your computer.

Modifies a noun

  • penalty: The maximum penalty on summary conviction is currently £ 20,000.
  • amount: The maximum amount per day is £ 10 for over 5 hours.
  • speed: These movies can have a maximum speed of 60 frames per minute.
  • flexibility: This stylish case offers maximum flexibility for the student or touring piper.
  • length: Maximum length for any article is usually 500 words.
  • limit: Cover starts at £ 199 for 12 months, with a maximum single claim limit of £ 1500.

Noun used with modifier

  • chlorophyll: Since then the waters have been deep blue with great clarity and a strong deepwater chlorophyll maximum well below 100m.

Preposition: of

  • delegate: Places are limited ( maximum of two delegates per company ) and are allocated on a first come-first served basis.
  • hour: You are allowed a maximum of 1 hour on a computer per day.
  • days.: Reservations will be held for a maximum of 4 days. Booking On-line The web site provides secure on-line bookings every day of the week.

Preposition: for

  • 24-h: The temperature had risen to 18.5C, the maximum for the past 24-h, with a dewpoint of 14.2C.
maximum Quotes

   Marriage is popular because it combines the maximum of temptation with the maximum of opportunity.

—Shaw, George Bernard