maximal
adjective
max·i·mal
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No less than maximal information about all four would do, however: When the activity of only two or three gap genes was provided, the decoder’s location predictions were not nearly so accurate. — Jordana Cepelewicz, WIRED, "The Mysterious Math of How Cells Determine Their Own Fate," 24 Mar. 2019 All the forces of maximal freedom are also forces of anxiety, because anybody who feels obligated to select the ingredients of a perfect life from an infinite menu of options may feel lost in the infinitude. — Heather Wilhelm, National Review, "Be Yourself, the Screen Commanded," 25 July 2019 For maximal benefit, technology must be responsive to new generations of older adults who are aging in place with more investment and interest in new technology. — David Lindeman, The Conversation, "How technology could be a solution to caregiver shortage for seniors," 25 July 2019 No less than maximal information about all four would do, however: When the activity of only two or three gap genes was provided, the decoder’s location predictions were not nearly so accurate. — Jordana Cepelewicz, WIRED, "The Mysterious Math of How Cells Determine Their Own Fate," 24 Mar. 2019 No less than maximal information about all four would do, however: When the activity of only two or three gap genes was provided, the decoder’s location predictions were not nearly so accurate. — Quanta Magazine, "The Math That Tells Cells What They Are," 13 Mar. 2019 Every union between stars has its tradeoffs, but none has ever brought together two players this maximal—for whom their fundamental value has been expressed by dominating every phase of the offense as much as possible—and asked them to share. — Rob Mahoney, SI.com, "Why the Pairing of Russell Westbrook and James Harden Won’t Be a Simple Fit," 12 July 2019 This rep range involves aspects of both maximal strength and endurance, and research shows that it is also associated with fat loss. — K. Aleisha Fetters, Outside Online, "The Beginner's Guide to Weight Lifting," 19 June 2019 Lift three to six sets of eight to twelve reps using the maximal weight possible, and rest for 30 to 90 seconds between sets. — K. Aleisha Fetters, Outside Online, "The Beginner's Guide to Weight Lifting," 19 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'maximal.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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maximal
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English Language Learners Definition of maximal
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: greatest or highest possible
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maximal
adjective
max·i·mal
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Medical Definition of maximal
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: most complete or effective
maximal dental protection maximal vasodilation
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: being an upper limit
the maximal levels achieved with subcutaneous injections— W. S. Hoffman
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