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German word
Maximum
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈmaksimʊm/
Meaning
- neuter nounmaximum
Example
Die Temperatur erreicht ihr Maximum um 14 Uhr.
The temperature reaches its maximum at 2 p.m.
More examples
Stell das Gerät auf Maximum.
Set the device to maximum.
Core concept
The top point on a measurable scale, where a rising value can go no higher.
Common phrases
auf Maximum stellen
set to maximum
am Maximum liegen
be at maximum
aus etwas das Maximum herausholen
get the most out of something
Similar words
Höchstwert: The highest value shown in data or records.
Rekord: The best result or highest value ever achieved.
Höchststand: The highest level attained at a particular time.
Spitzenwert: The peak level measured during a brief period.
Definition in German
Der größte Wert, den eine messbare Größe annimmt.
Word origin
Maximum comes from Latin maximum, the neuter form of maximus meaning 'greatest', and entered German through scientific usage.
Usage tips
- Maximum is neuter in German, so the noun takes the article das: das Maximum.
Other meanings
- peaknoun
- upper limitnoun
Opposites
- Minimumminimumnoun
Related words
- maximierenmaximizeverb
- Maximierungmaximizationnoun