maximal
UK/'mæksɪm(ə)l/US/'mæksiml/
C1
Definitions
adj.
As great or large as possible; of the highest degree.
最大的；最高的；极限的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedmaxim- (greatest) + -al (adj.) = the adjective form meaning 'at the greatest level.' More technical than the everyday 'maximum'; opposite of minimal.
Root maj still carries 25 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.maximal effect最大效果
- 2.maximal dose最大剂量
- 3.maximal performance最佳表现
Example Sentences
- 1.
The drug should be taken at the maximal safe dose.
- 2.
They aimed for maximal output with the same resources.