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extremum Definition

ex·tre·mum (ek strē′məm)

noun pl. extrema -·tre′·ma (-mə)

Math. the maximum or minimum value of a function

Etymology: ModL < L, an end, neut. of extremus: see extreme

extremum Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • problem: Extremum problems in more than one variable, second partial derivatives.