Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

extrema

Noun
/ɛkˈstrimə/
Definition
The plural form of ‘extremum’, representing the maximum or minimum value of a function or a set of data points.
Examples
  • The function has two extrema, one at the peak and one at the trough.
  • Finding the extrema of a curve can help in understanding its behavior.
  • In this problem, we will compute the extrema using calculus techniques.
Meaning
In mathematics, ‘extrema’ refers to the points at which a function takes its maximum or minimum value, critical in calculus and optimization.
Synonyms
  • Extremum
  • Maximum
  • Minimum
  • Limit