maximal

Describes something that is as large or great as possible; of or relating to a maximum.

ruОписывает что-то, что является настолько большим или значительным, насколько это возможно; относящийся к максимуму.esDescribe algo que es tan grande o significativo como sea posible; relacionado con el máximo.frQui est aussi grand ou aussi important que possible ; relatif au maximum, le plus élevé en degré ou en quantité, ou qui constitue une limite supérieure.deBeschreibt etwas, das so groß oder bedeutsam wie möglich ist; den höchsten Grad oder die oberste Grenze betreffend.ptQue é o maior ou o mais alto possível em grau, quantidade ou intensidade; relativo ao máximo.zh形容某事物在程度、数量或范围上达到最大可能或最高限度，与最大值相关。arيصف شيئًا هو أكبر أو أقصى ما يمكن في مقداره أو درجته أو حدّه؛ منسوب إلى الحد الأقصى أو الأعلى.

1. Greatest or most complete B2 formal

   Being the largest possible or the most that can be achieved; the best or highest degree attainable.

   • The team achieved maximal output with minimal resources.
   • For maximal effect, apply the cream twice daily.
   • This setting gives you the maximal level of security.

   ruМаксимальныйesMáximofrmaximal (au sens de plus grand possible)deMaximalptMáximozh最大的arالأقصى

   Синонимы: maximumparamountsupremeultimateunsurpassedutmost

   Антонимы: leastminimalminimum

2. Mathematical maximum C1 formal scientific

   Relating to the greatest element in a set or the highest value in a domain, often used in order theory or optimization.

   • We need to find the maximal element of this partially ordered set.
   • The algorithm searches for a maximal matching in the graph.
   • In calculus, a maximal point is where the derivative changes sign.

   ruМаксимальный (математический)esmáximo (matemático)frmaximal (sens mathématique)deMaximal (mathematisch)ptMáximo (matemático)zh最大的（数学）arأقصى (رياضياتي)

   Синонимы: maximumsupreme

   Антонимы: minimal

3. Utmost or ultimate B1 informal

   Denoting the highest degree of strength, intensity, or importance in a given situation.

   • They gave maximal effort in the final minutes of the game.
   • Her maximal concern was the safety of the children.
   • We must use maximal caution when handling these chemicals.

   ruМаксимальныйesMáximo, supremo, últimofrMaximal (sens ultime)deMaximalptMáximozh最大的arالأقصى

   Синонимы: extrememaximumparamountpeaksupremeultimateutmost

   Антонимы: leastminimal

• more maximal comparative form
• most maximal superlative form