extremum
extremum · extrema · extremums
экстремум
Extremum
A point, or value that is a maximum or a minimumA point, or value that is a maximum or a minimum.
/ɪkˈstɹiːməm/
Meaning
1 sensesA point, or value that is a maximum or a minimum.
Extremum
экстре́мумekstrɛ́mum
More definitions
- the most extreme possible amount or value
- the point located farthest from the middle of something
Translations
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Origin
Learned borrowing from Latin extrēmum, neuter form of extrēmus (“extreme in degree”). DoubLearned borrowing from Latin extrēmum, neuter form of extrēmus (“extreme in degree”). Doublet of extreme.
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Forms
plural: extrema / extremumsSynonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- the most extreme possible amount or value:peak
- the point located farthest from the middle of something:extreme pointextreme
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular