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max·i·mal

 (măk′sə-məl)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or consisting of a maximum.
2. Being the greatest or highest possible.
n. Mathematics
An element in an ordered set that is followed by no other.

max′i·mal·ly adv.
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maximal

(ˈmæksɪməl)
adj
1. of, relating to, or achieving a maximum; being the greatest or best possible
2. (Mathematics) maths (of a member of an ordered set) being preceded, in order, by all other members of the set
ˈmaximally adv
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max•i•mal

(ˈmæk sə məl)

adj.
of or being a maximum; greatest possible; highest.
[1880–85]
max′i•mal•ly, adv.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.maximal - the greatest or most complete or best possiblemaximal - the greatest or most complete or best possible; "maximal expansion"; "maximum pressure"
minimal, minimum - the least possible; "needed to enforce minimal standards"; "her grades were minimal"; "minimum wage"; "a minimal charge for the service"
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maximal

adjective
Greatest in quantity or highest in degree that has been or can be attained:
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maximal

maximal

[ˈmæksɪməl] adjmaximal(e)
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maximal

adjmaximal
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max·i·mum

, maximal
a., sup. máximo.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

maximal

adj máximo
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