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minimum
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minimum
adj.
pertaining to the smallest, indicating the least, of a minimum
n.
least possible amount, smallest possible size, lowest degree
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Maxima and minima
In mathematical analysis, the maxima and minima (the plural of maximum and minimum) of a function, known collectively as extrema (the plural of extremum), are the largest and smallest value of the function, either within a given range (the local or relative extrema) or on the entire domain of a function (the global or absolute extrema). Pierre de Fermat was one of the first mathematicians to propose a general technique, adequality, for finding the maxima and minima of functions.
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minimum
Noun
1. the smallest possible quantity
(synonym) lower limit
(antonym) maximum, upper limit
(hypernym) extremum, peak
(hyponym) skeleton
(derivation) understate, minimize, minimise, downplay
2. the point on a curve where the tangent changes from negative on the left to positive on the right
(antonym) maximum
(hypernym) limit
Adjective
1. the least possible; "needed to enforce minimal standards"; "her grades were minimal"; "minimum wage"; "a minimal charge for the service"
(synonym) minimal
(antonym) maximal, maximum
(similar) borderline, marginal
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Minimum (das)
n.
minimum, min, smallest possible extent, least possible amount, smallest possible quantity, smallest possible size, lowest degree
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minimum
adj.
minimum, pertaining to the smallest, indicating the least
minimum
nm.
minimum, floor
