Definitions for maximum

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maximum max·i·mum

Spelling: [mak-suh-muh m]

IPA: /ˈmæk sə məm/

Maximum is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 20 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 24 points.

You can make 45 anagrams from letters in maximum (aimmmux).

Definitions for maximum

noun

1. the greatest quantity or amount possible, assignable, allowable, etc.
2. the highest amount, value, or degree attained or recorded.
3. an upper limit allowed or allowable by law or regulation.
4. Mathematics. Also called relative maximum, local maximum. the value of a function at a certain point in its domain, which is greater than or equal to the values at all other points in the immediate vicinity of the point. Compare absolute maximum. the point in the domain at which a maximum occurs.

adjective

1. that is a maximum; greatest or highest possible or attained:
2. pertaining to a maximum or maximums.

Origin of maximum

1730-40; Latin, noun use of neuter of maximus, superlative of magnus great, large

Examples for maximum

Fifty lashes is a maximum punishment, inflicted only for the gravest crimes.

Bodenheimer, who is 71 and a father of 14 and grandfather of 100, faces a maximum sentence of 25 years.

The motor on the locomotive as a maximum 1½ horse-power when so much is needed.

It was thought essential to strike hard and fast with maximum force in order to achieve quick, decisive victory.

Rhododendron maximum, L. (mountain laurel of North America).

The jet is “redlined” at Mach 2, but structurally it can reach a maximum speed of Mach 2.25.

When these single-aisle models were introduced, the maximum seating averaged around 160 seats.

The maximum that could be drawn for maintenance was not less than seventy per cent.

Nebraska has just adopted a maximum tariff law for the control of her roads.

Tax evasion carries a maximum penalty of five years, and thus it seems likely that Grimm would be covered by the provision.