maximal

adjective max·i·mal \ˈmak-s(ə-)məl\

: greatest or highest possible

Full Definition of MAXIMAL

: being an upper limit : highest

: most comprehensive : complete

— max·i·mal·ly adverb

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adjective max·i·mal \ˈmak-s(ə-)məl\

: most complete or effective <maximal dental protection> <maximal vasodilation>

: being an upper limit <the maximal levels achieved with subcutaneous injections—W. S. Hoffman>

—max·i·mal·ly \-ē\ adverb

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