[ˈmaksɪməm], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- as great, high, or intense as possible or permitted
(e.g: the vehicle's maximum speed)


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Origin:
mid 17th century (as a noun): from modern Latin, neuter (used as a noun) of the Latin adjective maximus, superlative of magnus ‘great’. The adjectival use dates from the early 19th century

[ˈmaksɪməm], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the greatest amount, extent, or intensity possible, permitted, or recorded
(e.g: the school takes a maximum of 32 pupils)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century (as a noun): from modern Latin, neuter (used as a noun) of the Latin adjective maximus, superlative of magnus ‘great’. The adjectival use dates from the early 19th century

[ˈmaksɪməm], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- at the most
(e.g: the table has a length of 4 feet maximum)


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Origin:
mid 17th century (as a noun): from modern Latin, neuter (used as a noun) of the Latin adjective maximus, superlative of magnus ‘great’. The adjectival use dates from the early 19th century