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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary max·i·mum ETYMOLOGY Latin, neuter of maximus biggest — more at maxim DATE 1740 1. a. the greatest quantity or value attainable or attained b. the period of highest, greatest, or utmost development 2. an upper limit allowed (as by a legal authority) or allowable (as by the circumstances of a particular case) 3. the largest of a set of numbers; specifically : the largest value assumed by a real-valued continuous function defined on a closed interval • maximum adjective English Etymology maximum 1740, from L. maximum, neut. of maximus "greatest," superl. of magnus "great, large" (see magnum). Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 ☞ maximum max·imum / 5mAksimEm / adjective[only before noun] (abbr. max) as large, fast, etc. as is possible, or the most that is possible or allowed 最高的；最多的；最大极限的: the maximum speed / temperature / volume 最快速度；最高气温；最大体积 For maximum effect do the exercises every day. 每天锻炼以取得最佳效果。 a maximum security prison 最高戒备等级的监狱 ⇨ compare minimum adj. noun[usually sing.] (pl. max·ima / 5mAksimE / ) (abbr. max) the greatest amount, size, speed, etc. that is possible, recorded or allowed 最大量；最大限度；最高限度: a maximum of 30 children in a class 每班至多 30 名学生 The job will require you to use all your skills to the maximum. 这项工作将要求你最大限度地发挥你的技能。 The July maximum (= the highest temperature recorded in July) was 30°C. 七月的最高气温是 30 摄氏度。 What is the absolute maximum you can afford to pay? 你最多能出多少钱？ ⇨ compare minimum n. Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of English maximum noun ADJ. absolute | agreed, recommended Do not exceed the recommended maximum of three tablets a day. | legal, statutory VERB + MAXIMUM reach, rise to The temperature reached a maximum of 35°C yesterday. | exceed | allow (sb/sth), permit (sb/sth) In the exam, allow yourself a maximum of 30 minutes per question. the maximum permitted speeds | limit sth to, restrict sth to The amount you have to pay will be limited to a maximum of £500. PREP. above (the) ~, at (the) ~ a journey of four hours at the maximum | below (the) ~, to (the) ~ He is using his talents to the maximum. | (up) to a/the ~ | ~ of You can claim the allowance for a maximum of six months. PHRASES maximum possible They fined her the maximum possible for the offence. Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Thesaurus-11th Edition n. Function: adjective greatest in quantity or highest in degree attainable or attained FF1C;apply maximum pressure above the point of injuryFF1E; Synonyms: maximal, outside, top, topmost, utmost; compare SUPREME Related Words: greatest, highest, largest Contrasted Words: least, lowest, slightest, smallest Antonyms: minimum Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged Search result show the entry is found in: maximum card , or maximum dose , or maximum fee , or maximum likelihood max·i·mum I. \ˈmaksəməm\ noun (plural maximums \-səməmz\ ; or maxi·ma \-səmə\) Etymology: Latin, neuter of maximus greatest, largest — more at maxim 1. : the greatest quantity or value attainable in a given case : the greatest value attained by a quantity that first increases and then begins to decrease : the highest point or degree : the time or period of highest, greatest, or utmost development — opposed to minimum 2. : an upper limit allowed by law or other authority 3. a. : a number not less than any other number of a finite set of numbers b. : a value of a mathematical function of one or more independent variables such that either increasing or decreasing any one of the independent variables by a sufficiently small amount results in a decrease in the function II. adjective 1. : greatest in quantity or highest in degree attainable or attained < maximum pressure > 2. : relating to, marking, or determining a maximum < maintaining a steady maximum line on the graph > |
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