maxi-

prefix

Denotes a larger than usual version of an item.

OriginLatin maximus →
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Meanings

prefix
  1. Denotes a larger than usual version of an item.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
arch-hyper-macro-super-supra-uber-ultra-

Origin

  1. Latinmaximus“large”
  2. Englishmaxi-

Back-formation from maximum on the analogy of minimum and mini-, ultimately from Latin maximus (“large”).

More words from Latin

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Translations

Finnish maksi-
  • maksi-prefix
French maxi-
  • maxi-prefix
Latin maxi
  • maxiprefix
Polish maksi-
  • maksi-prefix
Russian макси-
  • макси- (maksi-)prefix
Spanish maxi-
  • maxi-prefix
Cite this entry
APA

maxi-. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/maxi-

MLA

“maxi-.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/maxi-. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “maxi-,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/maxi-.

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