MAXIMUMLY

Etymology

Adverb

maximumly (comparative more maximumly, superlative most maximumly)

In a maximum manner.

Synonyms

• maximally

Source: Wiktionary


MAXIMUM

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



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