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   maximum

   /ˈmaksɪməm/

   adjective

   • 1. as great, high, or intense as possible or permitted: "the vehicle's maximum speed"
   • ▪ denoting the greatest or highest point or amount attained: "the maximum depth of the pool is 6 feet"

   noun

   • 1. the greatest amount, extent, or intensity possible, permitted, or recorded: "the school takes a maximum of 32 pupils"
   • ▪ a maximum permitted custodial sentence for an offence: "an offence which carries a maximum of 14 years"

   adverb

   • 1. at the most: "the table has a length of 4 feet maximum"

   Word Origin mid 17th century (as a noun): from modern Latin, neuter (used as a noun) of the Latin adjective maximus, superlative of magnus ‘great’. The adjectival use dates from the early 19th century.

   Scrabble Points: 20

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