extremum
|ex/tre/mum|
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/ɪkˈstriːməm/
maximum or minimum value
Etymology
Etymology Information
'extremum' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'extremus,' where 'extremus' meant 'outermost' or 'farthest.'
Historical Evolution
'extremus' transformed into the modern English word 'extremum' through the influence of mathematical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'outermost' or 'farthest,' but over time it evolved into its current mathematical meaning of 'maximum or minimum value.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
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