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
