maximalist
|max-i-mal-ist|
/ˈmæksɪməlɪst/
extreme views
Etymology
'maximalist' originates from the Latin word 'maximus,' meaning 'greatest' or 'largest,' combined with the suffix '-ist,' indicating a person who practices or is concerned with something.
'Maximus' transformed into the modern English word 'maximalist' through the addition of the suffix '-ist' to denote a person with maximal views.
Initially, it meant 'one who seeks the greatest or largest outcome,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who holds extreme views and is not willing to compromise.
The maximalist in the group refused to settle for anything less than complete victory.
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Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of maximalism, often involving extreme measures or views.
The maximalist approach to the project involved using all available resources.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45