* Maximum is derived from the Latin word "maximus" meaning "greatest."
* The suffix -um is a Latin suffix that often indicates the superlative degree (the most or greatest).
So, maximum means the greatest or highest possible amount or degree.
* Maximum is derived from the Latin word "maximus" meaning "greatest."
* The suffix -um is a Latin suffix that often indicates the superlative degree (the most or greatest).
So, maximum means the greatest or highest possible amount or degree.