max|i|mum

max|i|mum
max|i|mum «MAK suh muhm», noun, plural -mums, -ma «-muh», adjective.
–n.
1. the largest or highest amount; greatest possible amount; highest point or degree: »

Drivers must not exceed a maximum of 55 miles an hour.

SYNONYM(S): limit.
2. = relative maximum. (Cf.relative maximum)
–adj.
1. greatest possible; largest or highest: »

The maximum score on the test is 100.

2. having to do with a maximum or maximums: »

a maximum period.

[< Latin maximum, neuter of maximus greatest, superlative of magnus great]

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