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limit vs extremum

extremum vs limit

limit and extremum both are nouns.

limit is a verb but extremum is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
limit Yes No Yes No
extremum Yes No No No
As nouns, extremum is a hyponym of limit; that is, extremum is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than limit:
  • limit: the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed
  • extremum: the most extreme possible amount or value
Other hyponyms of limit include peak, cutoff, sublimit.
limit (noun) extremum (noun)
the greatest possible degree of something the point located farthest from the middle of something
the boundary of a specific area the most extreme possible amount or value
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
limit (verb) extremum (verb)
restrict or confine within limits
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
decide upon or fix definitely
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