What does massima in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word massima in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use massima in Italian.

The word massima in Italian means maxim, principle, aphorism, adage, maxim, motto, maximum, biggest, utmost, maximum, most, heavyweight, maximum height, with full transparency, fully transparent, approximately, more or less, guarantee the highest quality for the consumer, overall, in general terms, in principle, by and large, utmost attention, maximum flexibility, strict confidence, absolutely serious, maximum security, extreme urgency, maximum load, approximate price, ballpark figure, preliminary plan, preliminary project proposal, maximum proportions, hoping for maximum attendance, hoping for a large crowd. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word massima

maxim, principle

sostantivo femminile (principio, precetto)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Certe massime vanno rispettate.
Certain principles must be respected.

aphorism, adage, maxim, motto

sostantivo femminile (motto, sentenza)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La sua massima era: "Vivi e lascia vivere".
His motto was: "Live and let live".

maximum

sostantivo femminile (valore massimo) (math)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Sono previsti 30 gradi di massima.
A maximum of 30 degrees has been forecast.

biggest, utmost

aggettivo (il più grande, estremo) (size)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Sarebbe questa la tua massima potenza?
Is that your biggest strength?

maximum, most

sostantivo maschile (livello più alto, apice)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il massimo che ti posso concedere è una fornitura di venti tonnellate.
The maximum I can supply you with is twenty tons.

heavyweight

aggettivo (sport (categoria dei pesi) (boxing)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Il nuovo campione dei pesi massimi viene dalla Russia.
The new heavyweight champion is from Russia.

maximum height

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

with full transparency, fully transparent

(usually contractual)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

approximately, more or less

locuzione aggettivale (approsimativamente)

guarantee the highest quality for the consumer

overall, in general terms, in principle, by and large

locuzione avverbiale (complessivamente)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
In linea di massima condivido la tua tesi, ma credo che dovresti parlarne anche con altre persone.
By and large, I agree with your thesis; however, I think you should also talk about it with other people.

utmost attention

maximum flexibility

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

strict confidence

absolutely serious

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

maximum security

sostantivo femminile (massimo livello di sorveglianza)

Il detenuto è stato trasferito in un carcere di massima sicurezza.
The prisoner has been moved to a maximum security prison.

extreme urgency

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

maximum load

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

approximate price, ballpark figure

(commerce)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

preliminary plan, preliminary project proposal

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

maximum proportions

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")

hoping for maximum attendance, hoping for a large crowd

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

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