extremum meaning

UK /ɪkˈstriːm/ US /ɛkˈstrim/ 2 syllables

extremum (noun): the point located farthest from the middle of something.

extremum has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

extremum as a noun

  1. the point located farthest from the middle of something

    Synonyms: extreme point, extreme

    Type of: extremity

    Kinds: vertex

  2. the most extreme possible amount or value
    • voltage peak

    Synonyms: peak

    Type of: limit

    Kinds: minimum, maximum

How to pronounce extremum

extremum is pronounced /ɪkˈstriːm/ in British English and /ɛkˈstrim/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Scrabble score: 19 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with EX · words ending in UM · 8-letter words

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