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MAXIMUM

(adj., noun)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Maximum.

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Maximum - as an adjective

The greatest or most complete or best possible

Example: "Maximal expansion"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
maximal
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
minimum

Maximum - as a noun

The largest possible quantity

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
upper limit
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
extremumpeaklarge indefinite amountlarge indefinite quantity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
minimum

The greatest possible degree

Example: "He tried his utmost"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
level bestutmostuttermost

The point on a curve where the tangent changes from positive on the left to negative on the right

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
minimum

Example Sentences

"I reached my maximum capacity for food and couldn't eat another bite."
"To get the maximum benefit from your exercise routine, be sure to stretch before and after."
"She set the thermostat to the maximum temperature to warm up the room quickly."
"The weight of the package exceeded the maximum limit for shipping."
"He drove at the maximum speed allowed on the highway."
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Word Game Points

Is MAXIMUM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, maximum is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MAXIMUM has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is MAXIMUM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, maximum is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MAXIMUM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is MAXIMUM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, maximum is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MAXIMUM has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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