max

max · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (informal) The maximum amount or degree; the upper limit.

  2. 2.

    (informal) Short for maximum.

  3. 3.

    At the most; at maximum.

  4. 4.

    (informal) To reach or achieve the maximum level.

Related words

Antonyms: min, minimum
See also: limit, maximum, peak
Synonyms: limit, maximum, peak

Etymology

Shortened form of "maximum," from Latin "maximum," neuter of "maximus" meaning "greatest," superlative of "magnus" (great). The informal abbreviation became common in the 20th century.