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maximum

//ˈmæksɪməm//

Noun

A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

Adjective

A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

Note for maximum

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Forms

Plural
maxima

Definitions

Noun

A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

  1. 1.The highest limit.

  2. 2.An upper bound of a set which is also an element of that set.

  3. 3.The largest value of a batch or sample or the upper bound of a probability distribution.

  4. 4.The greatest value of a set or other mathematical structure, especially the global maximum or a local maximum of a function.

Adjective

A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

  1. 1.To the highest degree.

    • Use the proper dose for the maximum effect.
    • Each Piccadilly Line train consists of seven cars, the construction of the stations below ground making this the maximum length.

Frequency

Overall

Uncommon· #3735

By learning goal

Everyday conversation
Rare
General reading & writing
Uncommon
Academic
Rare
Literature
Rare

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Etymology

Via French from Latin maximum.

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