Extremal

Pronunciation: /ˈɛksˈtɹeɪˈmæɫ/

Extremal (adj)

  1. In a set of possibilities, relating to a case that reaches the highest or lowest value.
  2. Used for problems where a solution is found by checking the best value under given limits.

Extremal (adjective)

Examples

  • This is the extremal case where every rule fails.
  • The test shows an extremal case for the new system.