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maximum

 

[ ˈmæksɪməm ]

Noun / Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

mathematics

The maximum is the highest or greatest value in a set of numbers or data points. It represents the peak or utmost point of something.

Synonyms

highest, peak, utmost

Examples of usage

  • What is the maximum number of participants allowed?
  • The maximum temperature for today is 30 degrees Celsius.
Context #2 | Adjective

general

Maximum is used to describe the highest or greatest possible amount or degree of something.

Synonyms

greatest, highest, utmost

Examples of usage

  • Please fill the cup to the maximum level.
  • The car can carry a maximum of five passengers.

Translations

Translations of the word "maximum" in other languages:

🇵🇹 máximo

🇮🇳 अधिकतम

🇩🇪 Maximum

🇮🇩 maksimum

🇺🇦 максимум

🇵🇱 maksimum

🇯🇵 最大

🇫🇷 maximum

🇪🇸 máximo

🇹🇷 maksimum

🇰🇷 최대

🇸🇦 حد أقصى

🇨🇿 maximum

🇸🇰 maximum

🇨🇳 最大

🇸🇮 maksimum

🇮🇸 hámark

🇰🇿 максимум

🇬🇪 მაქსიმუმი

🇦🇿 maksimum

🇲🇽 máximo

Etymology

The word 'maximum' originated from the Latin word 'maximus', which means 'greatest'. It has been used in English since the 17th century to refer to the highest point or value. Over time, 'maximum' has become a common term in various fields such as mathematics, physics, and everyday language to denote the utmost or highest limit of something.

See also: maximise, maxims.

Word Frequency Rank

At #906 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.