Synonyms for maximum
| Grammar : Adj, noun |
| Spell : mak-suh-muh m |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈmæk sə məm |
Top 10 synonyms for maximum Other synonyms for the word maximum
Définition 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
- 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
Antonyms for maximum
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