saddle point

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Synonyms: saddle joint, sample point, saddle points, saddle-joint

Antonyms: saddle joint, sample point, saddle points, saddle-joint

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|geometry|calculus}} A [[point#Noun|point]] in the [[range#Noun|range]] of a [[smooth function]], every [[neighbourhood]] of which [[contain]]s points on each [[side#Noun|side]] of its [[tangent#Adjective|tangent]] [[plane#Noun|plane]].
2. {{lb|en|game theory}} Such a point in the [[graphical]] [[representation]] of the [[possible#Adjective|possible]] [[outcome]]s of a [[game#Noun|game]].

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