extreme point

Other forms: extreme points

Definitions of extreme point
  1. noun
    the point located farthest from the middle of something
    synonyms: extreme, extremum
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    types:
    acme, apex, peak, vertex, zenith
    the highest point (of something)
    crown
    the part of a hat (the vertex) that covers the crown of the head
    roof peak
    the highest point of a roof
    type of:
    extremity
    the outermost or farthest region or point
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