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Syllabification: (max·i·mum)

Pronunciation: /ˈmaksəməm/

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Definition of maximum

adjective

[attributive]

as great, high, or intense as possible or permitted:the vehicle’s maximum speed a maximum penalty of ten years' imprisonment
denoting the greatest or highest point or amount attained:the maximum depth of the pool is 6 feet

noun (plural maxima /-mə/ or maximums)

the greatest or highest amount possible or attained:the school takes a maximum of 32 students production levels are near their maximum
a maximum permitted prison sentence for an offense:an offense that carries a maximum of 14 years

adverb

at the most:it has a length of 4 feet maximum

Origin:

mid 17th century (as a noun): from modern Latin, neuter (used as a noun) of the Latin adjective maximus, superlative of magnus 'great'. The adjective use dates from the early 19th century

The plural of maximum can be spelled either maxima (as in the original Latin) or maximums.

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