Meaning of maximal in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Qualitative Adjective

   maximal

   Definitions

   1. the greatest or most complete or best possible

   Examples

   • « maximal expansion »
   • « maximum pressure »

   Synonyms

   • greatest
   • top
   • highest
   • peak(a)
   • largest
   • outside
   • supreme

   Antonyms

   • minimal
   • minimum
   • minimal
   • minimum

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