relative-maximum

rel·a·tive-max·i·mum

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Definitions of relative-maximum word

noun relative-maximum maximum (def 4a). 1
noun plural relative-maximum the greatest quantity or amount possible, assignable, allowable, etc. 1
noun plural relative-maximum the highest amount, value, or degree attained or recorded. 1
noun plural relative-maximum an upper limit allowed or allowable by law or regulation. 1
noun plural relative-maximum Mathematics. Also called relative maximum, local maximum. the value of a function at a certain point in its domain, which is greater than or equal to the values at all other points in the immediate vicinity of the point. Compare absolute maximum. the point in the domain at which a maximum occurs. 1
adjective relative-maximum that is a maximum; greatest or highest possible or attained: maximum satisfaction; maximum temperature. 1

before 1730

One of the 48% newest English words

1730-40; < Latin, noun use of neuter of maximus, superlative of magnus great, large

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