extreme point

Meaning

1. A point in a convex set which does not lie in any open line segment joining two points in the set.
2. The maximum or minimum of a function.
3. A leaf vertex of a tree data structure.
4. A point that is physically located farthest in the direction of the edge of something.
5. A standpoint that goes farthest in some dimension or on some criterion.

Synonyms

extremum

extreme

endpoint

summit

terminal

terminal point

terminal vertex

tip

termination point

climax

terminal endpoint

end

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Translations

extrem

extrême

extrémité

estremo

punto estremo

extremo

extremos

extremo