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
5 November 2024
(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”
The Boston Tea Party helped popularize coffee in America. The hefty tea tax imposed on the colonies in 1773 resulted in America switching from tea to coffee. In the lead up to the Revolutionary War, it became patriotic to sip java instead of tea. The Civil War made the drink more pervasive. Coffee helped energize tired troops, and drinking it became an expression of freedom.
