adjective
maximum
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Maximal is an adjective meaning 'maximum' or 'utmost', indicating the highest possible degree. It is gradable: comparative maximaler, superlative am maximalsten. Opposite: minimal. Not reflexive and no auxiliary verbs. Used both attributively and predicatively, common in measurements, limits and everyday speech.
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Die Kommission begrenzte das Budget auf maximal 50.000 Euro, weil die Finanzlage schlecht war.
The commission limited the budget to a maximum of 50,000 euros because the financial situation was poor.
Wir sollten den Lärm auf ein maximal akzeptables Niveau reduzieren.
We should reduce the noise to a maximum acceptable level.
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Imagine a gauge needle pushed all the way to the end, labeled 'maximal'.
Think 'maximum' — 'maximal' is the German cousin of maximum.
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Used like the English adjective 'maximal' or 'maximum'. Common in technical and everyday contexts to indicate the highest possible amount or degree.