maxima | ||
1. | [ adjective ] the greatest or most complete or best possible | |
Synonyms: | maximal | |
Examples: | "maximal expansion" "maximum pressure" |
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Related terms: | minimal minimal greatest highest largest supreme | |
2. | [ noun ] the largest possible quantity | |
Synonyms: | upper_limit | |
Related terms: | minimum extremum large_indefinite_quantity maximize maximize | |
3. | [ noun ] the greatest possible degree | |
Synonyms: | utmost level_best uttermost | |
Examples: | "he tried his utmost" |
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Related terms: | limit maximize maximize | |
4. | [ noun ] the point on a curve where the tangent changes from positive on the left to negative on the right | |
Related terms: | minimum limit | |
Similar spelling: |
maxim magma Mazama Maximo Maoism Macina Maisano Mahican Makin Maxine Masino Maison Magan |