ADJECTIVE

maximal/ˈmaksimaːl/maximum; maximal; at most

maximal is a German adjective that means maximum, maximal, or at most. It is pronounced /ˈmaksimaːl/.

Definitions

1.as great or as much as possible; highest possible amount or extent(amount/degree)

a.not exceeding a limit; at most

Es dürfen maximal vier Personen teilnehmen.—At most four people may participate.

b.having reached the greatest possible value

Die Geschwindigkeit beträgt hier maximal 50 km/h.—The speed limit here is a maximum of 50 km/h.

Adjective Forms

Positivemaximal

Frequently asked questions

What does "maximal" mean in English?
"maximal" means maximum, maximal, or at most. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "maximal"?
"maximal" is pronounced /ˈmaksimaːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "maximal"?
"maximal" is a adjective in German.

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