extreme point

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Synonyms: extreme points

Antonyms: extreme points

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|mathematics}} A [[point]] in a [[convex]] [[set]] which does not lie in any [[open]] [[line segment]] joining two points in the set.
2. {{lb|en|mathematics}} The [[maximum]] or [[minimum]] of a function.
3. {{lb|en|mathematics}} 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]].

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