Maximus Meaning in English

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Definition

‘Maximus’ is a Latin word meaning ‘largest’ or ‘greatest.’ It is often used as a name, especially in ancient Rome, or as part of scientific names for muscles and other body parts.

Usage & Nuances

Used formally in anatomical/medical terms (e.g., 'gluteus maximus'), or as a Roman name. In modern English, usually refers to proper names or scientific contexts, not used in casual speech.

• Spanish: máximo (latín: grande/mayor, nombre propio)
• Portuguese (BR): máximus (nome próprio latino) - máximo (latim: maior/grande)
• Portuguese (PT): máximus (nome próprio latino) - máximo (latim: maior/grande)
• Chinese (Simplified): 麦西默斯（古罗马名）- 最大的（拉丁来源、医学/解剖学时用）
• Chinese (Traditional): 麥西默斯（古羅馬名）- 最大的（拉丁來源、醫學/解剖學時用）
• Hindi: मैक्सिमस (रोमन नाम) - अधिकतम (लैटिन मूल, कभी-कभी शारीरिक भाग के नाम में)
• Arabic: ماكسيموس (اسم لاتيني/روماني) - أكبر (في المصطلحات التشريحية)
• Bengali: ম্যাক্সিমাস
• Russian: максимус
• Japanese: マクシマス
• Vietnamese: maximus
• Korean: 막시무스
• Turkish: maximus
• Urdu: میکسیمس
• Indonesian: maximus

Example Sentences

In Latin, maximus means 'the greatest'.

basic

The gluteus maximus is the largest muscle in the body.

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Maximus was a famous Roman general.

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The word maximus often appears in anatomy textbooks.

natural

In the movie, the hero's name is Maximus.

natural

My trainer told me to stretch my gluteus maximus after running.

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