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extremal

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ex·trem·al  (k-strml)
adj.
1. Mathematics Of or relating to maximal or minimal values or degrees of inclusiveness.
2. Having or characterized by extreme properties or conditions: an extremal black hole.
extremal [ɪkˈstriːməl]
n
(Philosophy / Logic) Maths Logic the clause in a recursive definition that specifies that no items other than those generated by the stated rules fall within the definition, as in 1 is an integer, if n is an integer so is n+1, and nothing else is


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