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maxi·mum (mak′sə məm)

noun pl. maximums -·mums or maxima -·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

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maximum Synonyms

maximum

modif.

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


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.


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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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.

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.

Modifies a noun

  • penalty: The maximum penalty on summary conviction is currently £ 20,000.

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.

Preposition: for

  • 24-h: The temperature had risen to 18.5C, the maximum for the past 24-h, with a dewpoint of 14.2C.
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   Marriage is popular because it combines the maximum of temptation with the maximum of opportunity.

-Shaw, George Bernard

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