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Word: Maximum
Speech Type: Adjective
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
as great, high, or intense as possible or permitted
Short Definition:as great as possible or permitted
Examples:- the vehicle's maximum speed
- a maximum penalty of ten years' imprisonment
Word: Maximum
Speech Type: Noun
ˈmaksɪməm
the greatest amount, extent, or intensity possible, permitted, or recorded
Short Definition:greatest amount
Examples:- the school takes a maximum of 32 pupils
- production levels are near their maximum
Word: Maximum
Speech Type: Adverb
ˈmaksɪməm
at the most
Short Definition:at most
Examples:- the table has a length of 4 feet maximum
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