Pronunciation: /ˈmæk.sə.məl/

Definitions of maximal

noun the greatest or highest possible degree

Example Sentences

A1 The maximal number of players allowed on the team is ten.

A2 She reached her maximal speed while running in the race.

B1 The company aims to achieve maximal profits by the end of the fiscal year.

B2 The maximal capacity of the stadium is 50,000 spectators.

C1 The artist's work demonstrates a maximal level of creativity and skill.

C2 The negotiations resulted in a maximal agreement between the two parties.

adjective relating to or being a maximum

Example Sentences

A1 The suitcase was filled to its maximal capacity.

A2 She reached her maximal speed while running the race.

B1 The company aims to achieve maximal efficiency in its operations.

B2 The team worked together to reach their maximal potential.

C1 The artist's maximal creativity was evident in their latest masterpiece.

C2 The scientist conducted experiments to determine the maximal impact of the new drug.

Examples of maximal in a Sentence

formal The algorithm aims to find the maximal value in the dataset.

informal Let's try to get the maximal score on this test.

slang I'm going for the maximal level in this game.

figurative She reached the maximal potential of her creativity.

Grammatical Forms of maximal

past tense

maximized

plural

maximals

comparative

more maximal

superlative

most maximal

present tense

maximizes

future tense

will maximize

perfect tense

has maximized

continuous tense

is maximizing

singular

maximal

positive degree

maximal

infinitive

to maximize

gerund

maximizing

participle

maximized

Origin and Evolution of maximal

First Known Use: 1650 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'maximal' originated from the Latin word 'maximus', meaning greatest or largest.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in mathematical and scientific contexts to refer to the largest or greatest value, the term 'maximal' has evolved to also be used in everyday language to describe something that is at its maximum capacity or extent.