Maxed: meaning, definitions and examples
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maxed
[ mækst ]
state of limit
The term 'maxed' typically refers to reaching the maximum limit or capacity of something. It is often used in contexts such as finances, gaming, or performance. When something is maxed out, it cannot be increased or extended further. For example, a credit card can be maxed out when it reaches its spending limit. In gaming, a character's abilities or stats may be maxed at their highest level.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- My credit card is maxed, I can't make any more purchases.
- The team's performance was maxed in the final round.
- I maxed out my gaming character's skills.
- She felt maxed out from the workload this week.
Translations
Translations of the word "maxed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 maximizado
🇮🇳 अधिकतम
🇩🇪 maximal
🇮🇩 maksimal
🇺🇦 максимальний
🇵🇱 maksymalny
🇯🇵 最大の
🇫🇷 maximal
🇪🇸 máximo
🇹🇷 maksimum
🇰🇷 최대의
🇸🇦 الأقصى
🇨🇿 maximální
🇸🇰 maximálny
🇨🇳 最大
🇸🇮 maksimalen
🇮🇸 hámark
🇰🇿 максималды
🇬🇪 მაქსიმალური
🇦🇿 maksimum
🇲🇽 máximo
Etymology
The word 'maxed' is derived from the adjective 'maximum,' which comes from the Latin 'maximus,' meaning 'greatest' or 'largest.' The transformation into 'maxed' likely took place in English vernacular, particularly in informal contexts, where abbreviations or alterations of standard terms are common. Its use has become particularly prevalent in the late 20th century with the rise of gaming culture and personal finance discussions. Over time, it has entered the mainstream lexicon, signifying the point at which something cannot be further increased or expanded. The increased usage in online forums, social media, and everyday language has solidified its place as a colloquial descriptor of limits.