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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.

RELATED WORDS

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

Nearby words

mawworm, max, max müller, max out, max., maxi, maxi-, maxilla, maxillae, maxillary, maxillary antrum

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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Word Origin and History for maxi

maxi-

word-forming element meaning "maximum, very large, very long," from comb. form of maximum.

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