Maximum Definition

măksə-məm
max, maxima, maximums
noun
maximums
The greatest quantity, number, or degree possible or permissible.
Webster's New World
The highest degree or point (of a varying quantity, as temperature) reached or recorded; upper limit of variation.
Webster's New World
The time or period during which the highest point or degree is attained.
American Heritage
An upper limit permitted by law or other authority.
American Heritage
The moment when a variable star is most brilliant.
American Heritage
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adjective
The definition of maximum is the largest number or highest number of something that is permissible or possible.
When you are going as fast a the car will possibly allow, this is an example of reaching the maximum speed.
YourDictionary
Greatest possible, permissible, or reached.
Webster's New World
Of, marking, or setting a maximum or maximums.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Maximum

Noun

Singular:
maximum
Plural:
maxima, maximums

Origin of Maximum

  • Latin from neuter of maximus greatest meg- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • French from Latin maximum.

    From Wiktionary

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