Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
maxima
Noun
/ˈmæksɪmə/
Definition
The plural form of ‘maximum’, referring to the greatest or highest value in a set or function.
Examples
- The maxima of the data set were achieved during peak sales hours.
- In calculus, we often look for the maxima of a function to identify the highest points on a curve.
- The athlete set new personal maxima in both sprinting and long jump events.
Meaning
Maxima indicates the largest amounts or values encountered in various contexts, such as mathematics and statistics.
Synonyms
- peak
- highest point
- apex
- summit