Antonyms for maximum

Grammar : Adj, noun

Spell : mak-suh-muh m

Phonetic Transcription : ˈmæk sə məm

Definition of maximum

Origin : 1740, from French maximum and directly from Latin maximum (plural maxima), neuter of maximus "greatest," which is superlative of magnus "great, large" (see magnum).

adj highest, utmost
noun upper limit, greatest amount

Example sentences :

Fifty lashes is a maximum punishment, inflicted only for the gravest crimes.
Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White

Rhododendron maximum, L. (mountain laurel of North America).
Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 497, July 11, 1885 » by Various

The maximum that could be drawn for maintenance was not less than seventy per cent.
Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka

The motor on the locomotive as a maximum 1½ horse-power when so much is needed.
Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 417 » by Various

The schedule of maximum rates applies to all Class "A" roads.
Extract from : « The Railroad Question » by William Larrabee

Nebraska has just adopted a maximum tariff law for the control of her roads.
Extract from : « The Railroad Question » by William Larrabee

In my judgment the United States must come to a maximum and minimum tariff.
Extract from : « Latin America and the United States » by Elihu Root

It did not give any authority for a direct fixing of maximum prices.
Extract from : « Herbert Hoover » by Vernon Kellogg

The pathos of the situation and the Eironeia at its maximum.
Extract from : « Cyropaedia » by Xenophon

Any number of batteries up to the maximum may be charged on each line.
Extract from : « The Automobile Storage Battery » by O. A. Witte

Synonyms for maximum

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