Maximum meaning

What does “maximum” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“maximum” is a noun and adjective with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the largest possible quantity.

maximum

noun

the largest possible quantity
Synonymsupper limit
Oppositesminimum
the greatest possible degree
“he tried his utmost”
Synonymsutmost uttermost level best
the point on a curve where the tangent changes from positive on the left to negative on the right
Oppositesminimum

adjective

the greatest or most complete or best possible
“maximal expansion”
“maximum pressure”
Synonymsmaximal
Oppositesminimum

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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