maximum

The definition of maximum is the largest number or highest number of something that is permissible or possible.

(adjective)

When you are going as fast a the car will possibly allow, this is an example of reaching the maximum speed.

See maximum in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. maximums or maxima

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

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

adjective

See maximum in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. max·i·mums or max·i·ma (-mə)

a. The greatest possible quantity or degree.
b. The greatest quantity or degree reached or recorded; the upper limit of variation.
c. The time or period during which the highest point or degree is attained.
An upper limit permitted by law or other authority.
Astronomy
a. The moment when a variable star is most brilliant.
b. The magnitude of the star at such a moment.
Mathematics
a. The greatest value assumed by a function over a given interval.
b. The largest number in a set.

adjective

Having or being the greatest quantity or the highest degree that has been or can be attained: maximum temperature.
Of, relating to, or making up a maximum: a maximum number in a series.

Origin:

Origin: Latin

Origin: , from

Origin: neuter of maximus, greatest; see meg- in Indo-European roots

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