DEFINITIONS

maxi

[ mak-see ]
/ ˈmæk si /
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noun, plural max·is.

maxiskirt.
a garment having a maxiskirt, as a coat.
of the length of a maxiskirt; having a maxiskirt.

Words related to maxi

transcendent, utmost, preeminent, ceiling, peak, superlative, maximum, extreme, max, uttermost, culmination, apogee, preeminence, zenith, record, extremity, top, height, supremacy, apex

Words nearby maxi

mawson, max, max müller, max out, max., maxi, maxi-, maxilla, maxillary, maxillary antrum, maxillary artery

Origin of maxi

1965–70; shortening of maxiskirt, or independent use of maxi-

Definition for maxi (2 of 2)

maxi-

a combining form with the meanings “very large in comparison with others of its kind” (maxi-budget; maxi-taxi); “of great scope or intensity” (maxi-devaluation; maxi-service); (of clothing) “long, nearly ankle-length” (maxicoat; maxiskirt).

Origin of maxi-

shortening of maximal or maximum, by analogy with mini-
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British Dictionary definitions for maxi

maxi
/ (ˈmæksɪ) /

adjective

  1. (of a garment) reaching the ankle
  2. (as noun)she wore a maxi
  3. (in combination)a maxidress

noun

a type of large racing yacht

Word Origin for maxi

C20: shortened from maximum
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