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maxima

/mæksɪmə/ noun · British & US
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What does maxima mean?

noun

The maximum value or amount of something. A mathematical concept, especially in calculus, referring to the maximum value of a function.

Example

"The maxima of the function were found to be at x=2 and x=5."

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