NYT Dictionary

MAXIMAL

/ˈmæksɪməl/
AdjectiveNounMAX-i-malmax-i-mal · 3 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2025

Meaning

Largest, greatest (in magnitude), highest, most.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From maximum + -al.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

extrememaximumultimateferociousexquisiteintensealmightygreatesthighestmaximal

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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