maximum

maximum is a 7-letter English word with 6 senses as noun and adjective in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: 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 minimum. Face value is 20 in Scrabble and 24 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

7 letters · Scrabble 20 · Words With Friends 24 · 6 senses

Definitions

1. noun. 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 minimum.
2. adjective. Greatest in quantity or highest in degree attainable or attained; as, a maximum consumption of fuel; maximum pressure; maximum heat.
3. noun. the greatest possible degree

   "he tried his utmost"

   Synonyms: utmost, uttermost

4. noun. the point on a curve where the tangent changes from positive on the left to negative on the right
5. noun. the largest possible quantity
6. adjective. the greatest or most complete or best possible

   "maximal expansion"

   "maximum pressure"

   Synonyms: maximal

Synonyms

utmost, uttermost, maximal

Common word forms

maximums, maximumly

Words from these letters

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