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maximus.

Superlative degree of magnus: greatest (in various senses):

7 characters3 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

adj[ˈmak.sɪ.mʊs]Classical-Latin[ˈmak.si.mus]
  1. Superlative degree of magnus: greatest (in various senses): biggest, largest

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  2. Superlative degree of magnus: greatest (in various senses): largest loudest

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  3. Superlative degree of magnus: greatest (in various senses): largest unencumbered

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    uti optimae maximaeque sunt (aedēs)
  4. Superlative degree of magnus: greatest (in various senses): oldest, eldest

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    maximus nātū
  5. Superlative degree of magnus: greatest (in various senses): highest, utmost

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    maximō opere
  6. Superlative degree of magnus: greatest (in various senses): most important, chief, leading, critical

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    maximī facere
  7. Superlative degree of magnus: greatest (in various senses): mightiest, most eminent, senior or distinguished

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    annālēs maximī
  8. Superlative degree of magnus: greatest (in various senses): outstanding (denoting excellence in a special activity)

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  9. Superlative degree of magnus: greatest (in various senses): most confident, bravest; most generous

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Where this word comes from

From Proto-Italic *magisVmos, from Proto-Indo-European *méǵh₂s (“great”).

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