Word
maximal
Phoneticsmax·i·mal, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈmæksəməɫ/
UK/mˈæksɪməl/
Definition
adj. the greatest or highest amount possible. It describes something that has reached its full limit.
adj. constituting the greatest possible quantity, degree, or size. In technical contexts, it refers to an element that is not smaller than any other element in a specific set.
Examples
“The athlete trained for maximal performance.”
“The project requires maximal effort from every team member to meet the tight deadline.”
“In formal logic, a set is considered maximal if no other element can be added without violating the established consistency of the system.”
Examples
simple
“The athlete trained for maximal performance.”
contextual
“The project requires maximal effort from every team member to meet the tight deadline.”
complex
“In formal logic, a set is considered maximal if no other element can be added without violating the established consistency of the system.”
Usage
Often used in technical, scientific, or formal contexts as a more precise alternative to 'maximum'.
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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