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

Time Traveler
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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