maximal, maximum
(adjective) the greatest or most complete or best possible; “maximal expansion”; “maximum pressure”
utmost, uttermost, maximum, level best
(noun) the greatest possible degree; “he tried his utmost”
maximum
(noun) the point on a curve where the tangent changes from positive on the left to negative on the right
maximum, upper limit
(noun) the largest possible quantity
Source: WordNet® 3.1
maximum (plural maxima or maximums)
The highest limit
• P. Colquhoun
(mathematics) The greatest value of a set or other mathematical structure, especially the global maximum or a local maximum of a function
(analysis) An upper bound of a set which is also an element of that set
(statistics) The largest value of a batch or sample or the upper bound of a probability distribution
(colloquial, snooker) A 147 break; the highest possible break
(colloquial, darts) A score of 180 with three darts
(colloquial, cricket) A scoring shot for 6 runs
• Maxima is the more common plural, especially for the technical senses.
• max
• minimum
• (statistics): measure of location
• extremum
maximum (not comparable)
To the highest degree.
Synonym: maximal
Source: Wiktionary
Max"i*mum, n.; pl. Maxima. Etym: [L., neut. from maximus the greatest. See Maxim.]
Definition: The greatest quantity or value attainable in a given case; or, the greatest value attained by a quantity which first increases and then begins to decrease; the highest point or degree; -- opposed to Ant: minimum. Good legislation is the art of conducting a nation to the maximum of happiness, and the minimum of misery. P. Colquhoun. Maximum thermometer, a thermometer that registers the highest degree of temperature attained in a given time, or since its last adjustment.
Max"i*mum, a.
Definition: Greatest in quantity or highest in degree attainable or attained; as, a maximum consumption of fuel; maximum pressure; maximum heat.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
28 April 2024
(adjective) of or relating to an inheritable character that is controlled by several genes at once; of or related to or determined by polygenes
The world’s most expensive coffee costs more than US$700 per kilogram. Asian palm civet – a cat-like creature in Indonesia, eats fruits, including select coffee cherries. It excretes partially digested seeds that produce a smooth, less acidic brew of coffee called kopi luwak.
