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extremum vs limit

limit vs extremum

extremum and limit both are nouns.

extremum is not a verb while limit is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
extremum Yes No No No
limit Yes No Yes No
As nouns, limit is a hypernym of extremum; that is, limit is a word with a broader meaning than extremum:
  • extremum: the most extreme possible amount or value
  • limit: the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed
Other hypernyms of extremum include limitation.
extremum (noun) limit (noun)
the point located farthest from the middle of something the greatest possible degree of something
the most extreme possible amount or value the boundary of a specific area
as far as something can go
the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed
the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity
final or latest limiting point
extremum (verb) limit (verb)
restrict or confine within limits
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
decide upon or fix definitely
Difference between extremum and limit

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