Relative Maximum

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛl.ə.tɪv ˈmæk.sə.məm/ Explain

A relative maximum of a function is the largest value the function can take on a particular subdomain of that function.

A graph of a fourth degree polynomial, where the middle part is in the subdomain, and the largest value in the subdomain is marked with a red point.
Relative maximum on a subdomain

References

  1. McAdams, David E.. All Math Words Dictionary, relative maximum. 2nd Classroom edition 20150108-4799968. pg 155. Life is a Story Problem LLC. January 8, 2015. Buy the book

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McAdams, David E. Relative Maximum. 12/21/2018. All Math Words Encyclopedia. Life is a Story Problem LLC. https://www.allmathwords.org/en/r/relativemaximum.html.

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12/21/2018: Reviewed and corrected IPA pronunication. (McAdams, David E.)
12/4/2018: Removed broken links, updated license, implemented new markup, implemented new Geogebra app. (McAdams, David E.)
7/18/2018: Changed title to common format. (McAdams, David E.)
5/5/2011: Initial version. (McAdams, David E.)

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