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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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