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# maximal

adjective (maximal — formal)

«maximal» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. (formal) As big or as great as possible; the largest. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/maximal/#m1)
2. (maths) Being the greatest in a set, or so big that nothing can be added (a maximal value). [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/maximal/#m2)

### In the lessons

In maths and science, "maximal" is a formal word for maximum: maximal speed, maximal effort. Pupils usually say "maximum" or "the most". Phrases: maximal effort, maximal value.

### Examples

- The runner used maximal effort in the last lap. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/maximal/#x1)
- Find the maximal value in the table. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/maximal/#x2)
- The plant needs maximal sunlight to grow tall. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/maximal/#x3)
- The car reached its maximal speed on the straight road. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/maximal/#x4)
- The team wants maximal points from the season. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/maximal/#x5)
- The tank holds a maximal amount of 50 litres. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/maximal/#x6)

### Note

Formal, rare; everyday word: maximum, greatest. Opposite: minimal. For numbers: "maximal" means the largest possible, so pick the biggest number allowed.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «maximal» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/maximal/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«maximal» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/maximal.html) on Mova free.