critical point

noun

: a point on the graph of a function where the derivative is zero or infinite

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of critical point was in 1848

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“Critical point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/critical%20point. Accessed 12 Jun. 2024.

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