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Maximum Speed

/ˈmæksɪməm spiːd/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    The highest rate of speed that can be achieved or sustained.

    "The maximum speed of the new sports car is 200 miles per hour."
  2. 2

    The upper limit of speed for a particular vehicle or object.

    "The maximum speed limit on this highway is 65 miles per hour."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'maximum' originates from the Latin 'maximus', meaning 'greatest', which evolved into Middle English. 'Speed' comes from the Old English 'spēd', meaning 'success, prosperity', which later shifted to denote rapidity of movement.

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