super-maximum
/ˌs(j)uːp(ə)rˈmaksɪməm/originally and chiefly US
adjective
1Greater than the expected or conventional maximum; extremely or exceptionally high, large, etc.
2Designating a prison or part of a prison having super-maximum security measures, and intended for particularly dangerous prisoners.
- Now often shortened to super-max..
Origin
Early 20th century. From super- + maximum.
- over-
- over a barrel
- overabound
- overabounding
- overabundance
- overabundant
- overabundantly
- over-accessorised
- over-accessorized
- overachieve
- overachievement
- overachiever
- overact
- overaction
- overactive
- overactiveness
- overactivity
- over-adventurous
- overaffect
- over-affectionate
- over against
- overage
- overaged
- over-ageing
- overall