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- [mak-suh-muh l]
- /ˈmæk sə məl/
- /ˈmæk.sɪ.məl/
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- [mak-suh-muh l]
- /ˈmæk sə məl/
Definitions of maximal word
- adjective maximal of or being a maximum; greatest possible; highest. 1
- noun maximal Of or constituting a maximum; the highest or greatest possible. 1
- adjective maximal highest or greatest 1
- adjective maximal of, relating to, or achieving a maximum; being the greatest or best possible 0
- adjective maximal (of a member of an ordered set) being preceded, in order, by all other members of the set 0
- adjective maximal highest or greatest possible; of or constituting a maximum 0
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Origin of maximal
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85; maxim(um) + -al1
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Parts of speech for Maximal
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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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determiner
exclamation
maximal popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for maximal
adj maximal
- best — Best is the superlative of good.
- largest — of more than average size, quantity, degree, etc.; exceeding that which is common to a kind or class; big; great: a large house; a large number; in large measure; to a large extent.
- most — great in quantity, measure, or degree: too much cake.
- outside — the outer side, surface, or part; exterior: The outside of the house needs painting.
- paramount — chief in importance or impact; supreme; preeminent: a point of paramount significance.
adjective maximal
- highest — having a great or considerable extent or reach upward or vertically; lofty; tall: a high wall.
- leading — made of or containing lead: a lead pipe; a lead compound.
- first-rate — excellent; superb.
- first-class — of the highest or best class or quality: a first-class movie.
- maximum — the greatest quantity or amount possible, assignable, allowable, etc.
Antonyms for maximal
adjective maximal
- minimal — constituting a minimum: a minimal mode of transportation.
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