Supermax

Pronunciation: /ˈsuːpərˌmæks/

Definitions of supermax

noun a high-security prison designed to house the most dangerous criminals

Example Sentences

A1 A supermax is a high-security prison.

A2 Inmates in a supermax are often isolated from other prisoners.

B1 The supermax facility houses some of the most dangerous criminals in the country.

B2 Security measures at the supermax prison are extremely strict.

C1 The conditions in a supermax can be psychologically challenging for inmates.

C2 Some argue that the use of supermax prisons is inhumane and violates human rights.

Examples of supermax in a Sentence

formal The supermax prison is designed to house the most dangerous criminals.

informal They sent him to the supermax for his role in the gang.

slang He's locked up in the supermax, no chance of getting out anytime soon.

figurative Living in that small town felt like being in a supermax, with everyone knowing your business.

Grammatical Forms of supermax

• past tense: supermaxed
• plural: supermaxes
• comparative: more supermax
• superlative: most supermax
• present tense: supermax
• future tense: will supermax
• perfect tense: has supermaxed
• continuous tense: is supermaxing
• singular: supermax
• positive degree: supermax
• infinitive: to supermax
• gerund: supermaxing
• participle: supermaxed

Origin and Evolution of supermax

First Known Use: 1976 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'supermax' is a combination of the prefix 'super-' meaning above or beyond, and 'max' which is short for maximum.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of high-security prisons to describe facilities designed to house the most dangerous or disruptive inmates. Over time, 'supermax' has also been used more broadly to describe anything that is considered extreme or superior in its category.