local maximum
noun Mathematics.
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Definition for local-maximum (2 of 2)
maximum
[ mak-suh-muh m ]
/ ˈmæk sə məm /
noun, plural max·i·mums, max·i·ma [mak-suh-muh] /ˈmæk sə mə/.
the greatest quantity or amount possible, assignable, allowable, etc.
the highest amount, value, or degree attained or recorded.
an upper limit allowed or allowable by law or regulation.
Mathematics.
- Also called relative maximum, local maximum. the value of a function at a certain point in its domain, which is greater than or equal to the values at all other points in the immediate vicinity of the point.Compare absolute maximum.
- the point in the domain at which a maximum occurs.
adjective
that is a maximum; greatest or highest possible or attained: maximum satisfaction; maximum temperature.
pertaining to a maximum or maximums.
Origin of maximum
1730–40; < Latin, noun use of neuter of
maximus, superlative of
magnus great, large
OTHER WORDS FROM maximum
max·i·mum·ly, adverb sub·max·i·mum, adjectiveBritish Dictionary definitions for local-maximum
maximum
/ (ˈmæksɪməm) /
noun plural -mums or -ma (-mə)
the greatest possible amount, degree, etc
the highest value of a variable quantity
maths
- a value of a function that is greater than any neighbouring value
- a stationary point on a curve at which the tangent changes from a positive value on the left of this point to a negative value on the rightCompare minimum (def. 4)
- the largest number in a set
astronomy
- the time at which the brightness of a variable star has its greatest value
- the magnitude of the star at that time
adjective
of, being, or showing a maximum or maximums
Abbreviation:
max
Word Origin for maximum
C18: from Latin: greatest (the neuter form used as noun), from
magnus great
Medical definitions for local-maximum
maximum
[ măk′sə-məm ]
n. pl. max•i•mums
The greatest possible quantity or degree.
The greatest quantity or degree reached or recorded; the upper limit of variation.
The time or period during which the highest point or degree is attained.
adj.
Having or being the greatest quantity or the highest degree attained or attainable.
Of, relating to, or making up a maximum.
Scientific definitions for local-maximum
maximum
[ măk′sə-məm ]
Plural maximums maxima
The greatest known or greatest possible number, measure, quantity, or degree.
The greatest value of a mathematical function, if it has such a value.