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DictionarymaximumGreatest amount or level
adjective / noun

maximum

MAK-sih-muhm/mˈæksʌmʌm/

The greatest amount or level possible in a given context.

The water reaches the jug's maximum level without overflowing.

A measuring jug filled precisely to its marked MAX line, no overflow.
Etymology
maximumLatingreatest

Latin maximus means “greatest,” the superlative of magnus, “great.” Its neuter form supplies the noun for the greatest amount or degree—the upper limit rather than merely something large.

In context

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More examples

  • The maximum speed on this road is 55 miles per hour.
  • I turn the fan up to its maximum setting.
  • Guests can stay for three nights at the maximum.

Forms

maximum · maximums · maxima

maximize verb — To increase something as much as possible.

Similar words

utmost
Emphasizes the greatest possible degree, especially of effort.
peak
Identifies the highest point reached, not necessarily the highest possible.
limit
Marks a boundary that cannot or should not be exceeded.