Largest, greatest (in magnitude), highest, most.

(mathematics) The element of a set with the greatest magnitude. / (mathematics) Said of an ideal of a ring or a filter of a lattice: that it is as large as it can be without being trivial (improper).

The opposite of minimalism: a tendency toward excess.

The act of maximalizing

plural of maximalization

plural of maximative

(linguistics) A form of adjective which expresses an upper bound.

Of or pertaining to a maximum. / (linguistics) Of or pertaining to a maximative.

to make as large as possible / (computing, graphical user interface) to expand (a window) to fill the main display area

(now rare) A self-evident axiom or premise; a pithy expression of a general principle or rule. / A precept; a succinct statement or observation of a rule of conduct or moral teaching.