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maximal

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ˈmæksəməɫ// UK //mˈæksɪməl// max·i·mal

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.


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.

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Often used in technical, scientific, or formal contexts as a more precise alternative to 'maximum'.

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