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maximal

Maximal (adj) means Largest, greatest (in magnitude), highest, most.

adj
1
Largest, greatest (in magnitude), highest, most.
2
Larger than any previous term in the sequence.
3
Such that no other element is greater (with respect to the given partial order).
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Etymology

From maximum + -al.

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What is the meaning of maximal?

"maximal" (adj) means largest, greatest (in magnitude), highest, most.

What are the different meanings of maximal?

"maximal" has 3 main meanings: 1. Largest, greatest (in magnitude), highest, most; 2. Larger than any previous term in the sequence; 3. Such that no other element is greater (with respect to the given partial order).

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