maxi-

maxi-
a combining form with the meanings "very large in comparison with others of its kind" (maxi-budget; maxi-taxi); "of great scope or intensity" (maxi-devaluation; maxi-service); (of clothing) "long, nearly ankle-length" (maxicoat; maxiskirt).
[shortening of MAXIMAL or MAXIMUM, by analogy with MINI-]

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