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Definition of supermax

supermax

/ˈsuː.pɚ.mæks/
su · per · max
Plural:supermaxes
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• adjective

1

Designating or relating to the highest level of prison security, characterized by long-term solitary confinement and heavily restricted inmate movement.

Example

"The convicted espionage agent was transferred to a supermax facility in Colorado."

2

American In professional basketball, designating a contract extension that allows a team to pay a qualifying veteran player the highest permissible percentage of the league's salary cap.

Example

"After being named to the All-NBA team, the star point guard became eligible for a supermax contract."

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• noun

1

A prison or distinct correctional unit operating at the highest level of security, designed to house inmates deemed the most dangerous or highest escape risks in near-total isolation.

Example

"Human rights researchers published a comprehensive report examining the psychological effects of prolonged detention in a supermax."

2

American In the National Basketball Association (NBA), a designated veteran player contract extension carrying the highest maximum salary allowed under league rules.

Example

"The franchise offered him the supermax to ensure he would remain with the team for another five seasons."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 20th century in American English as a clipped blend of 'super-maximum' (from 'super-maximum security').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Supermax. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/supermax
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