maximal
Translation
maximal, maximum
Examples
Die maximale Geschwindigkeit beträgt 120 km/h.
The maximum speed is 120 km/h.
Wir wollen den maximalen Erfolg erzielen.
We want to achieve maximum success.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + ((noun)) maximal/maximum ... Die maximale Temperatur war 30 Grad.
Similar Words
Synonyms: höchst, größtmöglich; Antonyms: minimal
Etymology
From Latin 'maximus' (greatest), the superlative of 'magnus' (great).
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate with the English word 'maximal' or 'maximum'. Think of 'maxing out' a value.