n. | 1. | The greatest quantity or value attainable in a given case; or, the greatest value attained by a quantity which first increases and then begins to decrease; the highest point or degree; - opposed to Good legislation is the art of conducting a nation to the maximum of happiness, and the minimum of misery.
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a. | 1. | Greatest in quantity or highest in degree attainable or attained; |
Noun | 1. | maximum - the largest possible quantity Synonyms: upper limit Antonyms: lower limit, minimum - the smallest possible quantity |
2. | maximum - the greatest possible degree; "he tried his utmost" | |
3. | maximum - the point on a curve where the tangent changes from positive on the left to negative on the right Antonyms: minimum - the point on a curve where the tangent changes from negative on the left to positive on the right | |
Adj. | 1. | maximum - the greatest or most complete or best possible; "maximal expansion"; "maximum pressure" Synonyms: maximal |