1. (

• maximum ,
• upper_limit

) the largest possible quantity ;

2. (

• utmost ,
• uttermost ,
• maximum ,
• level_best

) the greatest possible degree; "he tried his utmost" ;

3. (

• maximum

) the point on a curve where the tangent changes from positive on the left to negative on the right ;

1. (

• maximal ,
• maximum

) the greatest or most complete or best possible; "maximal expansion"; "maximum pressure" ;