Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lim
noun
/lɪm/
Definition
A measure of the limiting behavior of a function as the input approaches a certain value.
Examples
- The limit as x approaches 0 of the function f(x) is denoted as lim (x→0) f(x).
- We find the limit at infinity by evaluating lim (x→∞) f(x).
- The limit helps us understand the behavior of functions near points of discontinuity.
Meaning
In mathematics, particularly in calculus, ‘lim’ refers to the limit of a function.
Synonyms
- limit
- bound
- threshold
