"What's the plural of maximum?"
The plural of maximum is maximums or maxima.
Definition of maximum:
The maximum refers to the greatest or highest amount, degree, or extent that something can reach or be achieved. It represents the upper limit or boundary beyond which no further increase, improvement, or expansion is possible.
Plural of Maximum Example Sentences
- Single Examples:
- The maximum speed limit on this road is 60 miles per hour.
- He lifted weights to his maximum capacity during the workout.
- She achieved a maximum score on the exam.
- Plural Examples:
- We analyzed the maximums and minimums of the data set.
- They set a target to reach maximum sales within the next quarter.
- The company strives for maximum customer satisfaction.
Maximums vs. Maxima
The graph shows the occurances of the plural of maximum in written English since 1800 using Google's Ngram Viewer.
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