stationary point

1. (Mathematics) a point on a curve at which the tangent is either horizontal or vertical, such as a maximum, a minimum, or a point of inflection

2. (Astronomy) astronomy a point in the apparent path of a planet when it reverses direction

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These assumptions established the existence of a stationary point (Nelder and Mead, 1965).

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