Definition of Maximum

1. Noun. The largest possible quantity.

Exact synonyms: Upper Limit
Generic synonyms: Extremum, Peak, Large Indefinite Amount, Large Indefinite Quantity
Derivative terms: Maximise, Maximise, Maximize, Maximize
Antonyms: Minimum

2. Adjective. The greatest or most complete or best possible. "Maximum pressure"
Exact synonyms: Maximal
Similar to: Supreme
Antonyms: Minimal, Minimum

3. Noun. The greatest possible degree. "He tried his utmost"
Exact synonyms: Level Best, Utmost, Uttermost
Generic synonyms: Bound, Boundary, Limit
Derivative terms: Maximise, Maximise, Maximize, Maximize, Utmost, Utmost, Uttermost

4. Noun. The point on a curve where the tangent changes from positive on the left to negative on the right.
Generic synonyms: Limit
Antonyms: Minimum

Definition of Maximum

1. n. The greatest quantity or value attainable in a given case; or, the greatest value attained by a quantity which first increases and then begins to decrease; the highest point or degree; -- opposed to minimum.

2. a. Greatest in quantity or highest in degree attainable or attained; as, a maximum consumption of fuel; maximum pressure; maximum heat.

Definition of Maximum

1. the greatest possible amount, quantity, or degree [n -MUMS or -MA]

Medical Definition of Maximum

1. 1. The greatest possible or actual effect or quantity. 2. The acme of a disease or process. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

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Maximow's stain
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maximum and minimum thermometer
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maximum urea clearance
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maximum voluntary ventilation
Maxim Gorki
Maxim gun
maxing

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